Patient Services Coordinator

US Oncology Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k)

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Lakewood, CO is seeking an experienced Patient Services Coordinator/Scheduler for a fast-paced oncology clinic. You will coordinate patient care through accurate scheduling and clear communication with providers and staff.

The role requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to exceptional patient service. Salary range is $19.30–$26.00 per hour, with a benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of office experience preferred in medical office.
• Excellent communication and written/verbal skills; proficient computer use.

Responsibilities

• Schedules new patients and return appointments per physician guidelines.
• Enter referrals and authorizations in patient charts and systems.
• Schedule outpatient appointments, testing, and hospital admissions as requested.
• Obtain pre-certifications as required and coordinate new patient referrals.
• Collect co-pays and other payments at time of visit; maintain scheduling book.
• Handle calls from patients needing to schedule or reschedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Patient Service Coordinator in Lakewood.

Our busy Medical Oncology clinic is seeking an experienced Patient Services Coordinator/Scheduler who excels in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient service. The successful candidate will play a critical role in coordinating patient care through accurate scheduling, effective communication, and collaboration with providers, clinical staff, and patients.

Salary Range: $19.30-$26.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

Responsibilities

• -Schedules new patients and return appointments in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
• -Obtains and enters all authorization and correspondence relating to referrals in patients charts and computer.
• - Schedules outpatient appointments/testing and hospital admissions upon request.
• -Obtains necessary pre-certification as required.-Handles new patient referrals, gathers necessary information, assigns the patient account number and schedules appointment.
• -Collects co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit.-Maintains primary office scheduling book containing all physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage.
• -Handles incoming phone calls from patients needing to schedule or reschedule appointments.
• -Provides patients with accurate and legible appointment cards. Documents no shows in patient’s chart for missed visits. Follows up with patient to reschedule any missed appointments. -Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
• -Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.
• -Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office.
• -Covers for other front office functions as requested

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Position requires at least 3 year office experience, medical office preferred. Have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Proficiency with computer systems a requirement. Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel) a plus.

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. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. 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 manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination for computer work. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range for telephone contacts.

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.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.