EMR & Patient Access Coordinator

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation; West Centreville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is seeking a Health Information Access Assistant to support health information distribution and clerical tasks across clinics and central offices in Centreville, AL. This full-time role emphasizes accurate EMR documentation, timely referrals, and coordinating with departments to ensure efficient patient care.

The position focuses on processing prior authorizations, managing patient communications, and maintaining organized records in Athena and EMR systems, while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to organize and process work efficiently.
• Proficiency in computer programs and applications.
• Ability to independently assume other responsibilities in addition to routine duties.
• Must be a team player and self-motivator.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to use EMR software and basic office software.
• Accuracy and thoroughness in detail intensive tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations and home health paperwork.
• Handle medical supply paperwork and related tasks.
• Respond to patient messages and schedule appointments and procedures.
• Work through assigned tasks in EMR.
• Arrange referrals and coordinate doctor-to-doctor referrals and tests.
• Verify insurance network coverage before scheduling with specialists or hospitals.
• Obtain prior authorization for high-tech imaging, surgeries, sleep studies, and psychology services.
• Obtain benefit details and reference numbers for quotes.
• Generate and fax diagnostic orders to imaging facilities.
• Notify patients of scheduled appointments.
• Support multiple clinical sites and physician teams as needed.
• Assist Nurse Manager with clinical tasks such as Athena buckets.
• Distribute records into patient charts in Athena and fax records.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Nurse Manager.

Skills

Time Management

Organization

Attention to Detail

Quality Focus

Professionalism

Productivity

Thoroughness

Deadline-Oriented

Internal Communications

Reporting Skills

Tools

EMR software

Office software

Job description

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is seeking a Health Information Access Assistant to support health information distribution and clerical tasks across clinics and central offices in Centreville, AL. This full-time role emphasizes accurate EMR documentation, timely referrals, and coordinating with departments to ensure efficient patient care.

The position focuses on processing prior authorizations, managing patient communications, and maintaining organized records in Athena and EMR systems, while