Patient Services Coordinator

The US Oncology Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OHC is seeking a Patient Services Coordinator in Kenwood, Ohio, to provide frontline patient support in a fast-paced clinic. You will greet patients, collect forms and co-pays, and coordinate appointment scheduling while liaising with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate demonstrates compassion, organization, and excellent customer service skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a commitment to confidentiality and compliance with HIPPA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Willingness to complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
• Check in patients and inform clinical staff of patient arrival.
• Explain and collect paperwork; verify completeness and file forms; update demographics and insurance information.
• Schedule and communicate appointment details, including time and location.
• Maintain patient charts and filing; ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Position: Patient Services Coordinator

Location: Kenwood

Weekly Hours: 40 (full time)

SCOPE: Professionally greets and welcomes patients and their friends/family. Registers and schedules appointments for patients in a efficient and timely manner. Answers, screens, and directs all incoming calls to appropriate personnel relaying messages between patients and clinical staff. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and US Oncology's Shared Values. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, organized, and have exceptional customer service skills.

Why choose OHC?

OHC’s benefits include:

• 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from
• 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans
• A company matched 401K plan
• Profit sharing plan for clinical employees
• Competitive salaries
• Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• A generous PTO plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Program
• Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee
• Wellness Program
• Yearly merit raises
• Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors to the clinic in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Checks in patients and informs clinical staff of patient arrival.
• Provides and explains paperwork for the patient to complete prior to examination. Collects, proofs for completeness, and files patient forms. Updates demographics and insurance information in the system. Collects co-pays and balances; provides receipt.
• Answers, screens, and responds to routine questions, routes to appropriate personnel, or take thorough messages. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner according to procedures.
• Checks patients out after examination. Schedules returning appointments in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. Provides patients with appointment details such as time, location, directions, instruction sheets, and other details.
• Records patient cancellations and missed appointments; reschedules appointments. Notifies appropriate staff of the cancellation and makes note in patient chart.
• Provides general administrative support by filing charts and forms. Maintains lobby area in a neat and orderly manner. Maintains a legible supply of forms and appropriate office supplies required for daily activities.
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regards to patient's records. -Other duties as requested or assigned. May type memos and forms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some receptionist or office experience preferred. Proficiency with computer systems and MicroSoft (Outlook, Office Word, and Excel) required.
• Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities; demonstrates flexibility. -Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.