Patient Intake Specialist — Orthopedics

COMPLETE ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES INC.; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Complete Orthopedic Services Inc. is seeking an Intake Coordinator to join our East Meadow, NY and Flushing, NY locations.

You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a seamless and compassionate experience from day one in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The role requires 1–2 years in a medical office or orthopedic intake, familiarity with insurance verification, prior authorizations, EMR usage, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a medical intake or similar healthcare role.
• Familiarity with insurance verification and prior authorizations.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic terminology or related healthcare services is a plus.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused demeanor with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the patient intake process, including collecting demographics, insurance, and medical history.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain prior authorizations for orthopedic services and equipment.
• Coordinate with clinical staff, physicians, and referral sources for smooth onboarding.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the EMR/practice management system.
• Respond to patient and referral inquiries via phone, fax, and email promptly.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and company policies throughout the intake process.
• Track and follow up on referrals, authorizations, and documentation requests.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Compassionate patient-focused demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Healthcare administration degree (associate or bachelor preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Complete Orthopedic Services Inc. is seeking an Intake Coordinator to join our East Meadow, NY and Flushing, NY locations.

You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a seamless and compassionate experience from day one in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The role requires 1–2 years in a medical office or orthopedic intake, familiarity with insurance verification, prior authorizations, EMR usage, and strong communication and organizational skills.