Community Care Physicians

Practice Coordinator, Patient Support Technician

Community Care Physicians  •  $27 - $34/hr  •  Latham, NY (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Our Community Care Breast Surgery office is hiring a full-time Practice Coordinator, Patient Support Technician. This position will perform a variety of secretarial duties and assist physicians with patient care.

The hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate aspects of day-to-day office operations including the coordination of all office tasks and duties, patient registration, telephone reception and triage, appointments, referrals, medical transcription, ordering of supplies, review of purchase orders and invoices, review of packing slips and forwarding of packing slips to purchasing clerk, and maintenance of equipment and instruments.
  • Schedule appointments for patients either by phone when they call in or in person after an office visit.
  • Prepare payroll accurately and in a timely fashion, in accordance with established Community Care procedures.
  • Prepare daily deposit and cash reconciliation report.
  • Identify issues that affect patient satisfaction and develop an action plan to address and resolve problems.
  • Assist CBO Billing Department with appeals when services are denied by third party payers.
  • Create and ensure a working environment that protects patient confidentiality and the privacy of medical information.
  • Coordinate Site response to charts requested by third party payers for purposes of conducting audits.
  • Work with physicians and Human Resources on employee relation issues, recruitment, benefits, corrective action and terminations, according to established Community Care procedures, if needed.
  • Act as the liaison between office, CBO Management and Staff.
  • Meet with Site Medical Manager on a regular basis and keeps him/her informed regarding issues of importance.
  • Understand and comply with all Community Care policies and procedures, including those pertaining to patient confidentiality, financial and regulatory compliance.
  • Schedule appointments for patients, following office protocols for access to care.
  • Obtain patient signature on appropriate waiver(s) according to insurance requirements.
  • Organize and monitor provider's daily schedule.
  • Maintain timely patient flow.
  • Prepare patient for visit and prepare charts as appropriate, based on office/provider requirements.
  • Room patients appropriately and obtain vital signs.
  • Obtain specimens (i.e., urine, blood, etc.) from patients as directed by the provider.
  • Collect and/or addresses patient's outstanding balances according to office policy and procedure.
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

If you are interested in this opportunity and have the desired qualifications, please Apply Now!

Compensation: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour

CCP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay.

CCP's compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment!

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians.

Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred.
  • Three years of administrative or scheduling experience in a medical office preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of medical billing and computer systems and applications.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures preferred.
  • Experience with patient intake (obtaining vital signs and imputing data into electronic medical records).
  • Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, family members, physicians, providers, managers, co-workers and external customers.
  • Maintain strictest confidentiality and discretion.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft products preferred.
  • Ability to read, understand and follow oral written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Community Care Physicians

About Community Care Physicians

Community Care Physicians (CCP) is the largest independent multispecialty medical group in the Capital Region of NY. Headquartered in Latham, we provide a broad range of healthcare services to 8 counties in upstate NY. Our organization includes primary care, specialty care, urgent care and wellness services. With more than 1,900 employees, including over 421 practitioners in its sub-specialty and primary care network, CCP touches every three to four people in the Capital Region.

We are focused on relationships with our patients and teams. We have "community" in our name for a reason. It's something we live and breathe every day. We live here, work here, and our focus is on making our community a healthier place.

CCP's achievement as a high-performing organization has evolved from a long tradition of excellence. Founded over 40 years ago, what started as a radiology practice has since grown to a multispecialty organization with over 30 medical specialties and some of the area's most highly respected practitioners. For many of us, taking care of people isn't just the career we have today, it's the passion we've had our entire lives. From our greeters to our nurses, practitioners to our support staff, we all are focused on the health – and happiness – of our patients.

Our unique business model sets us apart – we have centralized technical and administrative services so our practices can focus on patient care. As a physician owned and managed organization, we are guided by those who practice in our offices every day and focused on creating an optimal experience for our patients and our staff.

CCP is a multiple recipient of the Albany Times Union's "Top Workplace," the Albany Business Review's "Great Place to Work," in 2021, Energage ranked CCP as a "Top Workplace USA," and have been recognized by our patients for our high-quality care. Come drive quality, inspire compassion, and contribute to our community, one patient at a time. Bring your talents to CCP.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Latham, New York
Year Founded
1984
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