Patient Coordinator, Sea View Laguna Hills (Part Time)

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

CHOC Children's Laguna Hills is seeking a Patient Coordinator to support patient visits by verifying insurance, obtaining approvals, and managing records. The role requires attention to accuracy in documentation and coordination with payors and medical staff.

The position is part-time at Sea View Pediatrics Laguna Hills, with a responsibility to maintain efficient front office operations and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum three months of experience in an office or medical practice setting including clerical work.
• Experience with insurance verifications, authorizations and eFax/records is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track, document and obtain insurance verification, benefits and referrals.
• Handle eFax and records; abstract charts and CalOptima billing.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

Job description

Work Location

Laguna Hills, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Job Summary

The Patient Coordinator is reponsible for any and all of the following functions related to the patient visit: tracking, documenting and obtaining insurance verification, benefits, authorization and/or referrals, eFax and records, abstracting charts and CalOptima billing.

Pay Range

Minimum $22.96 Midpoint $28.70 Maximum $34.44

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Position Details

This is a part time position that will work 3, 8hr shifts per week at our Sea View Pediatrics Laguna Hills office.

Experience

• Required: Minimum three (3) months of experience in an office or medical practice setting including clerical or front office experience which may include handling insurance verifications, authorizations and eFax/records.
• Preferred: One (1) to two (2) years administrative or clerical experience in the medical field. Experience with medical authorization process and payors.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.

Training

• Required: None required.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations, effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems, role model positive and professional behavior.
• Preferred: Bilingual - Spanish/English.

Licensure

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS).

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.