Patient Services Coordinator

US Oncology Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates is seeking a Patient Services Coordinator to support our Hampton offices. This full-time, in-person role handles front-desk duties, scheduling, patient check-in/check-out, and basic administrative tasks in a fast-paced oncology clinic.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in medical offices with scheduling experience, proficient MS Office skills, and a high school diploma. Travel to other office locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of medical office experience with scheduling background in a busy practice preferred.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to travel to other office locations if needed.

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.
• Collects, proofs for completeness, and files patient forms; updates demographics and insurance information in the system; collects co-pays and balances; provides receipt.
• Answers and routes routine questions; screens messages; pages clinic personnel as appropriate; communicates messages according to procedures.
• Checks patients out after examination; schedules returning appointments; provides appointment details and directions to patients.
• Records patient cancellations and missed appointments and reschedules; notes changes in patient charts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Services Coordinator to support our offices in Hampton.

Employment Type: Full-Time, I n-Person

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Compensation Range: $17.10/hr - $21.05/hr

Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as, relevant experience, education, certifications, licensure, and skills that align with the role.

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.

Qualifications

• Receptionist or office experience preferred
• 3 years of medical office experience with scheduling background in a busy practice strongly preferred
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft (Outlook, Office Word, and Excel) required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be willing to travel to other office locationsif needed

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 will be offered 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. The position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. The position requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. The employee occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. The position 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-wo rkers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites