Patient Care Coordinator-Kent, WA

Sonova USA Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with match

Free hearing aids for employees

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonova USA Inc. in Kent, WA is seeking a Hearing Care Coordinator to work with clinical staff, schedule appointments, verify insurance benefits, and assist patients within the clinic.

You will greet patients, handle outbound scheduling calls, collect intake forms, manage payments, and support inventory and equipment needs while assisting with community outreach events and remote support for a secondary Suffolk, VA clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years in a health care environment preferred.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations preferred.
• EMR/EHR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with a positive and professional attitude.
• Place outbound calls to schedule follow-up hearing tests and consultations.
• Collect patient intake forms and maintain files/notes.
• Schedule/confirm patient appointments.
• Complete benefit checks and insurance authorizations.
• Provide first level support to patients and assist with payments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Relationship building

MS Office

HIPAA

EMR/EHR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change.

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Kent (WA), United States

AudioNova, part of Sonova

Locations: Kent, WA

15215 SE 272nd St. Suite 104 Kent, WA 98042

Current pay: $26.00-28.00 an hour

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401K with a Company Match
• FREE hearing aids to all employees and discounts for qualified family members
• PTO and Holiday Time
• No Nights or Weekends!
• Legal Shield and Identity Theft Protection
• 1 Floating Holiday per year

Job Description

The Hearing Care Coordinator (HCC) works closely with the clinical staff to ensure patients are provided with quality care and service. By partnering with the Hearing Care Professionals onsite, the HCC provides support to referring physicians and patients. The HCC will schedule appointments, verify insurance benefits and details, and assist with support needs within the clinic.

As a Hearing Care Coordinator, you will

• Greet patients with a positive and professional attitude
• Place outbound calls to current and former patients for the purpose of scheduling follow-up hearing tests and consultations and weekly evaluations for the clinic
• Collect patient intake forms and maintain patient files/notes
• Schedule/Confirm patient appointments
• Complete benefit checks and authorization for each patients' insurance
• Provide first level support to patients, answer questions, check patients in/out, and collect and process payments
• Process repairs under the direct supervision of a licensed Hearing Care Professional
• Prepare bank deposits and submit daily reports to finance
• General sales knowledge for accessories and any patient support
• Process patient orders, receive all orders and verify pick up, input information into system
• Clean and maintain equipment and instruments
• Submit equipment and facility requests
• General office duties, including cleaning
• Manage inventory, order/monitor stock, and submit supply orders as needed
• Assist with event planning and logistics for at least 1 community outreach event per month
• Remote support for our Suffolk, VA clinic

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree, preferred

Industry/Product Knowledge Required

• Prior experience/knowledge with hearing aids is a plus

Skills/Abilities

• Professional verbal and written communication
• Strong relationship building skills with patients, physicians, clinical staff
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• EMR/EHR experience a plus

Work Experience

• 2+ years in a health care environment is preferred
• Previous customer service experience is required

We love to work with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team makes us better. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.

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Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Director, Human Resources.