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The Patient Service Coordinator (PSC) is the patients' initial contact for calls and office visits. Performs administrative duties related to patient visits, including scheduling, check-in, and check-out duties. They are responsible for the overall functions of the front desk including: scheduling of appointments and/or procedures, schedule management, and obtaining referrals and authorizations. They work collaboratively with the Medical Assistants, Nurses, Providers, and Administrative Staff. They must be capable of performing well in a fast-paced environment that demands attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, strong judgment and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handles, screens, and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results, triages appropriately, assist callers with routine inquiries, returns calls in timely fashion.
• Uses EPIC to arrange in-person appointments, procedures, and virtual consultations.
• Verifies and ensures insurance and PCP information are correct at the time of scheduling.
• Possesses knowledge of contracted insurances accepted and requirements for referrals and prior authorizations.
• Scans documents to patient medical records.
• Ensures appropriate referrals and prior authorizations are in place prior to appointment or procedure. Notifies patients of any issues prior to arriving for their appointment.
• Performs all tasks related to the check-in and check-out: collecting co-pays or payments for procedures, verifying patient using appropriate identifiers, ensuring necessary documents are signed for the visit, arrange for interpreter services.
• Oversees management of the daily clinical schedule to prevent any conflicts.
• Collaborates with the Medical Assistants and Nurse to ensure patient throughput.
• Performs more complex or specialized functions (i.e., surgical scheduling, schedule changes/blocking).
• Monitors Patient Gateway messages, practice email, and disseminates information/request to appropriate provider/staff.
• Works closely with the triage nurse for scheduling of new patient appointments.
• Documents telephone encounters in EPIC.
• Notifies the Admitting Department of patient admissions from clinic.
• Sends patient no-show letters, office correspondence, and routinely collects incoming mail and distributes appropriately.
• Maintains inventory and orders office and clinic supplies.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Office experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong technology and MS Office skills – Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures, including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
- Ability to use the phone system, manage more non-routine phone calls, and solve routine issues as appropriate.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents, corresponding and communicating with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mails, memos, and letters), and taking complete and accurate messages.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Well-organized and good time management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.
- Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
15 Parkman Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$19.37 - $27.71/Hourly
Grade
4At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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