Patient Access Coordinator

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Access Coordinator role supports intake and triage of calls to facilitate timely scheduling of patient visits and procedures in NYC offices.

You will field inquiries from patients and referring offices, advise on insurance and visit plans, schedule and cancel appointments, verify coverage, and file documentation in the EMR.

Strong communication, interpersonal skills and fluency in English are essential to success in this front‑line role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Experience interacting with patients and healthcare staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fields telephone inquiries from patients and referring offices; helps patients select the right physician.
• Responsible for making, confirming and cancelling appointments for both new and existing patients.
• Verifies insurance coverage prior to the patient’s appointment; explains insurance and visit costs.
• Ensures pre-visit documentation and any required pre-certifications or referrals are obtained.
• Documents patient interactions and notes in the practice management system (EMR).
• Develops relationships with referring physicians and prioritizes appointment requests.
• Keeps patient demographic and insurance information up to date in the billing system.
• Provides suggestions to improve workflows and scheduling efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under direction, the Patient Access Coordinator is responsible for the intake and triage of calls with the goal of facilitating timely scheduling of patient visits and procedures

Job Responsibilities

• Fields telephone inquiries from patients and referring physician offices, helps patients to select the right physician to meet their needs, advises on insurance, payment and visit concerns.
• Responsible for making, confirming and cancelling appointments for both new and existing patients.
• Manages patient expectations for all scheduled appointments and provides information to patients regarding their visit.
• If applicable, ensures that patients provide any pre-visit documentation, pre-certifications or authorizations for medical services as needed, and/or a referral, if required.
• Develops relationships with referring physicians and prioritizes queues/lists for requests for appointments.
• If applicable, processes referral requests within the practice management system and contacts appropriate parties to schedule requested appointments.
• Adheres to scripts and protocols for handling various types of appointment requests. Exercises some independent judgment when dealing with patients and special requests.
• Verifies insurance coverage prior to the patient’s appointment.
• Scans all related documentation into patient electronic medical records.
• Documents patient interactions and notes within the practice management system.
• If applicable, keeps abreast of new faculty members scheduling within scheduling system profiles.
• Provides suggestions and recommendations to improve workflows, communication and overall protocols.
• Participates in pilot programs.
• Under direction, may distribute work assignments staff.
• Obtains, reviews and updates patient demographic and insurance information within the practice billing system.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately2 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise "people skills".
• Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work;Requires long periods of time on the phone in a sitting position

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