Patient Care Coordinator I (Guilford)

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Job summary

OP Specialty Bracing is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator I in Guilford, CT. You will be the first point of contact for patients and referral sources, ensuring a smooth intake and scheduling process.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and multitasking in a fast-paced pediatric orthopedic setting. Join a team dedicated to improving children's lives through coordinated care and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• High School or Associate Degree or equivalent training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in/out and collect insurance information.
• Register patients and maintain accurate demographics.
• Coordinate with referral sources to obtain physician schedules.
• Verify patient insurance and initiate prior authorizations.
• Support clinic staff and maintain chart accuracy using Nymbl.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance in all duties.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School or Associate Degree

Tools

Nymbl software

Job description

Patient Care Coordinator I (Guilford)

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing Guilford, Connecticut, United States

About this position

At OP Specialty Bracing, kids are at the heart of everything we do. Our cause is simple: to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions and support their families every step of the way. From fractures and clubfoot to cerebral palsy, scoliosis, plagiocephaly, limb loss, and more, our certified clinical team treats the whole child in partnership with their care team. Helping kids is what we do; changing their lives is how we make a difference.

OPSB offers specialized pediatric clinics across the country, including in major children’s hospitals, ensuring that every child gets top-notch, kid-focused care. Our pediatric focus means that all our resources, from products to educational videos and print materials, are designed specifically towards the treatment of kids. With a growing library of resources and patient stories, we make the transition to treatment easier for families.

We’re not just providing care—we’re pioneering it! Our team is constantly developing new, cutting‑edge solutions in pediatric orthotics and prosthetics, because we believe every child deserves the very best. At OP Specialty Bracing, pediatric care is not just something we do—it’s our passion, our purpose, and our promise to the kids we serve.

OP Specialty Bracing is growing, and we believe our team is the key to our success. We are hiring a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team.

Position Description

Our Patient Care Coordinators are our first point of contact with our patients and referral sources and are the face of our company. To be successful in this role the Patient Care Coordinator will enjoy interacting with children, be detail oriented and have strong organizational and people skills. In this role the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment and being a team player are integral. A high level of discretion to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information is a desirable attribute; along with the ability to work with minimal supervision, handle pressure and meet deadlines.

Core Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Checking patients in and out
• Register patients by collecting insurance information, demographics, etc.
• Detail oriented
• Able to provide general company and services information
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate, efficient, and professional
• Initiate product delivery to patients at checkout, including contact with referring physician and/or insurance companies.

Administrative

• Verify patient insurance and initiate prior authorizations
• Coordinate with referral sources to obtain physician schedules
• General chart maintenance using Nymbl software
• Scan and upload documents to electronic chart
• Support the clinic staff and office flow
• Chart checks for fitting appointments using the standard checklist form
• Work closely with billing team to ensure all documentation for claims are uploaded
• General office organization
• Following standard practices to deliver patient devices
• Ability to multi-task
• Adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Maintain HIPAA compliance

Schedule Maintenance

• Coordinate and schedule all appointments.
• Review patient no shows daily: call, document, and reschedule appointments

Education/Experience

High School or Associate Degree; related experience and/or training.

Benefits Offered for Eligible Employees

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

OPSB is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Range for this role is: 19.23 - 24.04 USD per hour(new haven)