Patient Coordinator

Paycom; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Clinics of North Texas is seeking a Patient Coordinator to greet patients at check-in, collect co-pays, and support the medical team. The role requires accurate data entry, insurance scanning, and updating demographic information to ensure smooth visits.

You will open the office each morning, prepare forms, manage lobby appearance, and assist with check-out when needed. Strong communication and multitasking are essential to maintain patient flow and professional care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have interpersonal and communication skills with patients and staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and clinic flow.

Responsibilities

• Opens the office every morning, unlocks doors, turns on lights, and prepares paperwork.
• Checks in patients and collects co-pays and balances.
• Scans insurance cards and driver's licenses and uploads to the chart.
• Ensures lobby is tidy with magazines available.
• Assists with check-out duties and supports physicians and staff as needed.
• Maintains basic understanding of urology-related conditions and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/PM/Scheduling

Job description

Urology Clinics of North Texas is currently needing a Patient Coordinator. The Patient Coordinator at check in is responsible for greeting the patient upon entrance to the office and checking the patient in for his/her appointment. The employee should be willing to assist the patient, co-workers, and physicians as needed.MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOpens the office every morning (to include unlocking the doors, turning on the lights, starting up the computers, preparing paperwork)Prepares AUA’s, New Patient, PQRI, and Medical History Forms.Scans patient’s insurance card and driver’s license and uploads to the patients chart. If the Benefits Sheet states “Scan Card” the employee is to email the Insurance Verification Representative for that physician.Responsible for having each patient review and sign his/her demographic sheet to ensure all information is up to date.Responsible for collecting co-payments, balances and large amounts prior to patient being seen by physician.Directs patient complaints or problems to the attention of the Front Desk Supervisor or Office Administrator.Prints off charge tickets for the next day and ensures all data from billing spreadsheets are on the charge tickets.Assists with check-out duties when necessary.Ensures all cabinets are stocked with daily work items.Performs other tasks and duties as may be added from time to time.Performs special projects as assigned by the administrator, supervisor, or other members of management.Maintains a basic understanding of urology-related conditions, diseases and procedures.Utilizes good communication skills during interactions with patients and co-workers.Achieves and maintains positive working relationships and rapport with colleagues, physicians, employees, and other health care providers to ensure quality delivery and promotion of health care.Responsible for lobby appearance. The lobby is expected to appear tidy at all times. The front desk employee should ensure there is always an assortment of magazines and newspapers in the lobby for patients to read. All magazines should be placed on the magazine rack/tables and garbage disposed of at the end of the day.INDEPENDENT JUDGMENTWork is performed in accordance with established procedures and by using independent judgment and discretion. The Front Desk employee is expected to analyze any patient questions and/or complaints and determine proper courses of action to take.ESSENTIAL SKILLS, BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITIONMust have interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, co-workers, hospital staff and others.Must maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times.Must have the ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail.Must have the knowledge of medical office methods and procedures.Must have basic computer skills and an understanding of the practice’s computer system. (EMR/PM/Scheduling)Must have a High School Diploma or equivalentJob Type: Full-time