Job Information
Mohawk Valley Health System Medical Office Coordinator - Full Time - Days in UTICA, New York
Medical Office Coordinator - Full Time - Days
Department: MG - SPEC - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Job Summary
Provides indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting. Coordinates phone calls, appointments and prescription authorizations. Acts as liaison between the patients and clinical staff and/or provider. Manages providers schedule, canceling/rescheduling as necessary. Performs various clerical duties such as correspondence to patients and/or insurance companies.
Core Job Responsibilities
Provides non-clinical patient support/act as liaison between patients and clinical staff and providers
Utilizes phone notes for all communication/documentation between self and patient
Answers phone calls (message to providers, appointments made/changed, normal lab results, referring to nurse when clinically appropriate)
Manages provider schedules, canceling, rescheduling as needed
Completes cross training in other positions, as applicable
Sends letters to patients as needed to inform of procedure/testing dates.
Sends letters insurance companies appealing denied services
Facilitates provider to provider calls
All other duties as assigned by the ACP Administrative Team
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience in a healthcare related setting
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively
Strong computer skills
Preferred:
- Experience with insurance company rules/regulations and medical terminology strongly recommended
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 92901
Department MG - SPEC - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $18 - $25 Per Hour