Patient Services Coordinator

The US Oncology Network; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Associates of Central Missouri is seeking a full-time Patient Services Coordinator to ensure smooth daily patient flow and deliver excellent care in a fast-paced office. You will greet patients, answer calls, collect payments, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate records while upholding HIPAA and company standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, 18+ months in a medical front desk role with insurance forms and scheduling software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 months of front medical office receptionist experience with insurance forms and scheduling software required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors to the office 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 scans/files patient forms; updates demographics and insurance information in the system; collects co-pays and balances; provides receipts; answers phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Answers, screens, and responds to routine questions via phone, electronic communications, or face-to-face contact; routes to appropriate personnel or takes thorough messages; pages clinical personnel as appropriate; communicates messages accurately and timely according to procedures.
• Records patient cancellations and missed appointments; reschedules appointments; notifies appropriate staff of cancellations and makes notes in patient charts.
• Schedules outside consults/procedures ordered by providers.
• Provides general administrative support by scanning/filing charts and forms or ensuring they are sent to the appropriate department/personnel; 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 HIPAA laws and guidelines regarding patient records.
• Schedules diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scans, PET scans) once approved by insurance.
• Maintains chart messages and queue items.
• Scans and copies updated insurance cards.

Skills

Front desk reception

Medical office experience

Microsoft Office

HIPAA/compliance awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scheduling software

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

Full-Time M-F 8-4:30PM

Urology Associates of Central Missouri is a leading private urology practice serving the central Missouri region. We pride ourselves on being the most comprehensive practice in the area, offering advanced diagnostic and treatment options for a wide range of urological disorders in both men and women.

Currently, we are seeking a full-time Patient Services Coordinator to join our dedicated team. As a Patient Services Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily patient flow and providing excellent patient care. Our goal is to deliver the highest level of care, utilizing the latest clinically proven techniques.

To excel in this role, we are seeking an energetic and multitasking individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a team-oriented and patient-centered professional, you will take pride in your work and find fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Key responsibilities of the Patient Services Coordinator include professionally greeting and welcoming patients and their friends/family, answering and directing incoming calls to the appropriate personnel, and facilitating effective communication between patients and clinical staff. Adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, as well as US Oncology's Shared Values, is an integral part of this role.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess an outgoing and friendly demeanor, a positive work ethic, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment. While some customer service experience is preferred, we are willing to train the right individual. It is essential that you embody the values of our company and consistently provide patients with the highest levels of care.

If you are seeking an opportunity where you can be proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, and make a positive impact in the lives of our patients, Urology Associates of Central Missouri is the place for you.

We offer a friendly and supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why work for us? We offer challenging positionsin a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy people and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many, check us out!

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes –

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness program that rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle!

This position is conveniently located at 105 Keene Street, Columbia, Missouri!

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors to the office 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 scans/files patient forms. Updates demographics and insurance information in the system. Collects co-pays and balances; provides receipts. Answers phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Answers, screens, and responds to routine questions via phone, electronic communications, or face-to-face contact; routes to appropriate personnel or takes thorough messages. Pages clinical personnel as appropriate. Communicates messages accurately and timely according to procedures.
• Records patient cancellations and missed appointments; reschedules appointments. Notifies appropriate staff of cancellations and makes notes in patient charts.
• Schedules outside consults/procedures ordered by providers.
• Provides general administrative support by scanning/filing charts and forms or ensuring they are sent to the appropriate department/personnel. 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 HIPAA laws and guidelines regarding patient records.
• Schedules diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scans, PET scans) once approved by insurance.
• Maintains chart messages and queue items.
• Scans and copies updated insurance cards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least eighteen (18) months of front medical office receptionist experience with insurance forms and scheduling software required.
• Knowledge of office routines and scheduling processes a plus.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
• Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates adaptability: Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; adjusts to multiple demands and 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 work site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office or clinical environment and involves in-person interaction with co-workers, management, and/or clients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.