Patient Service Coordinator

Fairfax Family Practice Centers PC; Town Center (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fairfax Family Practice Centers PC in Town Center, Texas, is seeking Patient Services Coordinators to join our dedicated healthcare team. This role is crucial for providing exceptional patient support and administrative assistance.

The ideal candidates will help manage patient information, perform scheduling duties, and maintain a professional front office environment while communicating effectively with patients and staff. A high school diploma and relevant office experience are preferred, with opportunities to build relationships in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• One year of business office experience, preferably in a medical office practice.
• Experience in primary care practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling duties and verify patient information.
• Prepare and maintain patient information and medical records.
• Manage reception duties including greeting patients and answering phones.
• Handle patient account responsibilities like collecting payments.
• Conduct routine office tasks and maintain professional appearance.

Skills

Knowledge of basic accounting and medical office procedures

Communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR applications

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

Description

Fairfax Family Practice Centers (FFPC) is seeking Patient Services Coordinators to join our team. The administrative support team members are a crucial part of our healthcare organization. Fairfax Family Practice Centers is an independent family medical practice, established over 50 years ago. With nine offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties and a dedicated team of primary care providers and staff, we have a rich history of providing exceptional patient-centered medical care to our community.

Our Patient Services Coordinators perform a variety of administrative activities to assist the medical team, patients, and staff. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong, lasting patient relationships while working in a supportive and well-structured practice environment.

Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs scheduling duties such as verifying patient information, scheduling appointments for patients, and requesting appropriate insurance information from patient to determine insurance eligibility.
• Prepares and maintains patient information, such as organizing lab results, reports, etc., reviews medical records and information requests and completing requests for information as needed, responds to requests regarding release of medical information.
• Performs reception duties such as greeting patients, answering phones, providing accurate and pertinent information to callers, and directing messages to appropriate team members.
• Performs routine office-based patient account responsibilities such as collecting patient portion of coinsurance or copayments, checking patients out by reviewing patient encounter information and calculating/collecting appropriate payment, reconciling daily cash and charges, and following up with patients on unpaid balances.
• Performs administrative office tasks such as opening/closing the office in accordance with policy, conducting inventory and maintaining supplies, assisting with special projects such as mass mailing and data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents as requested, and maintaining the office to ensure a clean, professional appearance.

Basic Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and medical office procedures.
• Maintains positive interactions with patients under stressful conditions.
• Able to examine documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Work effectively and professionally with co-workers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Possesses time management and organizational skills.
• Possesses appropriate knowledge of medical terminology.
• Adheres to corporate and office-specific policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks in an efficient manner.
• Ability to understand and comply with all HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.

Computer Skills:

• Demonstrates ability to learn specific job-related software applications and other company-supported computer applications.
• Has experience with EMR applications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office Products.
• Is proficient in basic computer skills, including email, web browsing, and online communication tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Preferred one year of business office experience, preferably in a medical office practice. Experience in primary care practice preferred.