Patient Services Coordinator

US Oncology Inc.; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Critical illness and accidentinsurance

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Pueblo seeks an experienced Patient Services Coordinator/Scheduler for a busy medical oncology clinic. You will coordinate patient flow, scheduling, and referrals while handling patient financial interactions and maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires strong organizational skills, good communication, and proficiency with computer systems. Salary range is $19.00-$25.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of office experience, preferably in a medical setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems; Microsoft Office products are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules new patients and return appointments in the system according to guidelines.
• Obtains and enters authorization and correspondence for referrals.
• Schedules outpatient appointments, testing, and hospital admissions as requested.
• Obtains necessary pre-certification as required.
• Handles new patient referrals, gathers information, and schedules appointments.
• Collects co-pays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket amounts at visit.
• Maintains the primary scheduling book for physicians and clinics.
• Handles incoming calls to schedule or reschedule appointments.
• Provides patients with appointment cards and documents no-shows for rescheduling.
• Arranges financial counseling as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to policies to support front office efficiency.
• Covers other front office functions as requested.

Skills

Office experience

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office

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 Pueblo.

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: $19.00-$25.00

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.