Patient Care Specialist

ForMotion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

8 paid holidays

13 vacation days

Job summary

ForMotion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Patient Care Specialist (PCS) to deliver an outstanding patient experience and support clinic operations with specialized knowledge in orthotics and prosthetics. You will greet and register patients, manage chart documentation in the EMR, verify insurance, coordinate appointments, and assist clinical staff while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Join a team that values trust, empathy and a collaborative culture, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• 1-2 years of healthcare/medical office experience preferred using EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, compile complete chart documentation, and support clinical/technical staff.
• Verify insurance benefits, collect patient payments, and relay billing policies.
• Maintain complete patient records in the EMR and ensure information is included with patient records for product delivery and claims.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

ForMotion is a global network of Orthotic and Prosthetic Patient Care clinics, focused on providing world-class, compassionate care for patients with mobility challenges.

Our clinic is part of the ForMotion global network of Patient Care clinics owned by Embla Medical, which also owns Össur, a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions; Fior & Gentz, an innovative developer of neuro orthotics; and College Park, creators of custom-built prosthetic solutions for people of all activity levels.

We are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients to help them live Life Without Limitations.

About The Role

The Patient Care Specialist (PCS) facilitates an excellent patient experience and supports clinic operations based on expert or specialized knowledge for the assigned prosthetics and/or orthotics medical practice. Primary responsibilities include greeting and registering patients, compiling complete chart documentation, and supporting clinical and technical staff.

What You’ll Do

• Answers the telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage email for response by clinical personnel.
• Schedules appointments, verifies and updates patient demographics, referral source and insurance information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Obtains copies of insurance cards, drivers' licenses and other documentation from referral sources and scans relevant items into the EMR.
• Maintains complete patient records in the EMR per company policies.
• Initiates documentation requests from physicians and other healthcare providers and ensures information is included as part of the patient's medical record prior to product delivery and claim submission.
• Verifies patient insurance benefits, relays information on relevant payment and billing/collection policies and collects patient responsibility payments.
• Maintains and actively manages Work-In-Progress (WIP) to ensure timely and accurate delivery of patient devices in accordance with clinical timelines and service standards.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. Follows infection control/safety procedures by adhering to applicable guidelines. Takes patient height, weight and reviews relevant medical history with patient. Prepares treatment rooms and patient care areas.
• Provides administrative support to the practice as needed. Strives for a paperless work environment and full-utilization of technology-based processes to drive operational efficiencies.
• Assists in marketing efforts to build relationships with local referral sources.
• Maintains professional relationships with patients, referral sources, clinical and non-­clinical employees.
• Maintains product and administrative technical knowledge by actively participating in ongoing training and development courses.
• Carriesout analysisof administrative support needs based on current clinic work in progress knowledge.
• May obtain prior authorization as required by payer.
• May assist in manually pricing items, based on insurance guidelines.
• May support more than one clinic in a market or region.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• 1-2 years of healthcare and medical office experience preferred using EMR systems or equivalent skill set.

Why You’ll Feel Good Working Here

We believe people do their best work when they feel good- personally and professionally. That's why we offer:

• A culture rooted in trust, empathy, and Nordic-inspired flat hierarchies
• Tailored onboarding and a buddy system to help you feel at home from day one
• Continuous learning through e-learning, training, and language courses
• A "you" culture where everyone-from interns to executives is treated with respect
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution
• 8 paid holidays
• 13 vacation days, birthday and two (2) volunteer day
• 8 sick days within your first year of employment
• Paid Parental Bonding

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach/pull with hands and arms, bend and squat.

ForMotion is a global network of Orthotic & Prosthetic patient care clinics providing exceptional care through award-winning mobility solutions and world-class healthcare professionals.

Important Warning

Beware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating our company. Please take extra caution when asked for any sensitive personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details. We will never ask you for any form of payment during the recruitment process. Please make sure you refer to our official website.

Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available individual in every job.

Embla Medical's equal opportunity policy prohibits all discrimination (based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, military service, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by local laws around the world).

Embla Medical is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all individuals involved in the operations of Embla Medical and prohibits discrimination by any emplo yee of Embla Medical, including supervisors and co-workers.