Patient Care Coordinator

Astera Cancer Care; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Cancer & Blood Center in Covington, GA seeks a full-time Patient Care Coordinator to support patients from check-in through scheduling and testing. Primary duties include assisting patients with their next appointment, coordinating imaging (MRI/CT), and referring to physicians, with an 8 am–5 pm schedule, Monday to Friday.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong computer skills, and 2–3 years of medical office experience; English proficiency (verbal and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer skills are required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Must communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Experience with EMR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with their next appointment and schedule tests.
• Schedule outpatient testing (MRI, CT, bone scans, X-rays).
• Check out patients and collect any amounts due.
• Scan patient records into EMR and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC.At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!Job Description:JOB TITLE: Patient Care CoordinatorREPORTS TO: Front Office Supervisor, Director of OperationsJOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting patients with their next appointment, scheduling out patients tests, and referring patients to other physicians.At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!Job Description:University Cancer & Blood Center is currently seeking to hire a full time Patient Care Coordinator for the Covington office. Hours for this position are M-F, 8 am - 5 pm.Job duties include:Checking out patients following their apptScheduling patient apptsScheduling outpatient testing, such as: MRI, CT, Bone Scans, X-rays, etcCollecting any money due from patient that was not collected at check-inScanning patient records into EMRAdditional duties as assignedJOB QUALIFICATIONS: A high school degree or equivalent is preferred for this position. Computer skills are required. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in medical office is preferred. The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language.PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS OF JOB:This position requires sitting, walking, some bending, stooping, and stretching to include lifting up to 25 pounds. There is the potential for exposure to communicable illness from contagious patients. There is extensive computer work, including viewing computer screens for long periods of time.For more information on University Cancer & Blood Center, please visit our website at www.universtiycancer.com