Coordinator-Customer Service II: General Surgery

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Coordinator-Customer Service to be the first point of contact for patients and visitors in a physician practice. The role covers administrative tasks, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and potential financial counseling to ensure smooth clinic experiences for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, close-out procedures, accurate data entry, and maintaining confidentiality while upholding professional

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a physician practice or clinic.
• Current knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance and communicates with carriers and regulatory agencies for reimbursement.
• Performs daily and monthly close out procedures for internal controls and cash balancing.
• Maintains knowledge of co-pays/deductibles and workers' compensation protocols for accurate billing.
• Promotes customer satisfaction with professional communication.
• Answers phones and directs messages to maintain workflow.
• Schedules appointments and enters demographic/insurance data into the PM system.
• Collects fees at time of service and assists with financial counseling when appropriate.
• Keeps records organized and confidential.

Skills

Customer relations

Windows applications

Medical terminology

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The Coordinator-Customer Service serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors. This role involves a variety of administrative and customer service tasks aimed at ensuring a smooth and efficient clinic experience for patients and staff. Coordinates and directs the office activities of the physician practice. May be responsible for financial counseling thus verifying insurance and collecting the appropriate co-pays, co-insurances and past due balances. Will make appointments and appointment reminder phone calls. May be required to perform accurate charge entry. May handle pre-certifications and maintains a professional working relationship with insurance companies. Displays good public relation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance, communicates regularly with carriers and other regulatory agencies for reimbursement purposes.
• Performs daily and monthly close out procedures for internal controls and cash balancing.
• Maintains working knowledge of insurance co-pays and deductible, and workman's compensation protocols to ensure accurate and compliant billing information.
• Promotes customer satisfaction while maintaining a positive, professional manner in both verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of corporate policies and procedures as they relate to clinic operations.
• Answers telephones, takes, and directs messages on a timely basis according to the direction and location appropriate to maintain continuous workflow.
• Seeks help from appropriate sources when needed.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• As necessary, calls patients to obtain payment due or make financial arrangements for scheduled exams.
• Schedules appointments, gathers demographic and insurance information and enters into the practice management system.
• Maintains an organized and efficient work environment by keeping files and records neat and orderly to promote a smooth work-flow and to ensure confidentiality.
• Coordinates resources necessary to input accurate data, both demographic and medical, collect appropriate fees at time of service and assist patient with financial counseling when appropriate.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• One (1) year of experience in a physician practice or clinic.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

• Collegiate or medical trade completion. Associates Degree

Training

Minimum Required

• Current knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Excellent customer relations skills. Basic knowledge of Windows applications. Current knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired