Front Desk Coordinator - Surgery Center

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Westmont, IL seeks a Patient Services Coordinator to coordinate scheduling, pre-procedure communications, EMR data entry, and patient check-in. The role includes handling admissions, insurance verification, and front-end billing tasks while maintaining confidential medical records.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a medical setting with billing experience, strong computer skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience preferably in a medical setting with insurance billing.
• Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to supporting software applications.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and input all appointments in scheduling module in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assure all pre-procedure activities are scheduled or completed.
• Manage patient cancellations and additions to schedule.
• Print patient schedule and pull patient charts daily.
• Facilitate the admission process by greeting patients and collecting ID and insurance information.
• Assemble and maintain patient medical and financial records securely.
• Complete front-end billing process in registration module.
• Perform insurance verification and prior authorizations.

Skills

Insurance billing

Medical office experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

As the Patient Services Coordinator this position coordinates scheduling pre-procedure communication medical record documents EMR demographic data entry requirements for payers and Revenue Cycle greets patients and answers multi-line telephone and fax.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and input all appointments scheduling module in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assure all pre-procedure/preoperative activities are scheduled or completed.
• Manages patient cancellations center cancellations (e.g. equipment issues) and additions to schedule in accordance to center scheduling parameters.
• Print patient schedule and pull patient charts daily.
• Facilitates the admission process by professionally greeting all patients and visitors and obtain patient identification and insurance information to initiate admissions process.
• Assemble file and maintain patient medical records and financial records in a confidential and secure manner
• Complete front-end process of billing procedure ensuring all information is entered into the computer registration module.
• Performs Insurance Verification process and completes all required processes for prior authorizations or other actions required by payor.
• Assist with patient transportation if the patient qualifies per the Company Transportation Policy.
• Ensure appropriate signatures are included on all necessary chart and admissions data in accordance with FMCNA policies and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy when scanning and filing documents and completes within 24 hours of completed visit including physician reports to referral sources.
• Communicate all changes about procedure and insurance which is identified during patient visit to appropriate internal parties and directly to the patient record immediately.
• Perform daily encounter checks to assure reporting accuracy.
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• Coordinates collection processing maintenance storage retrieval documentation and distribution of medical records per policy and procedure.
• Assures documentation of logs of medical record release.
• Provides information to parties engaged in research or study projects involving patient care and utilization of services in accordance with policy.
• Oversees the materials going in and out of the office including inventory shipments and deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Day to day work includes desk and computer work and interaction with patients facility staff and physicians.

SUPERVISION

None

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate Degree or higher preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

1-2 years’ related experience preferably in a medical setting with insurance billing. Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary. Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously. Ability to adapt to supporting software applications.

Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $29.00

BENEFITS

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• parental leave

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.