Patient Services & Scheduling Coordinator

GHP-Griffin Health Partners; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health Partners in Derby, CT seeks an Administrative/Clerical professional to join the team. The role requires the scheduling of patients, maintaining patient records in the EMR, and coordinating preregistration and insurance authorizations.

You will handle reception duties, assist with billing tasks, and support the clinical staff as needed. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a busy medical office, strong computer skills, and familiarity with medical coding concepts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a busy medical office is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products is required.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding, and medical terminology is preferred.
• Basic mathematics and general computer proficiency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately schedules new patients and follow-up appointments.
• Obtains medical records from referring physicians and files in EMR accordingly.
• Coordinates all patient demographics for preregistration/registration and completes the process.
• Schedule procedures/tests and obtain insurance authorizations as necessary.
• Assists with patient file maintenance and maintains confidentiality.
• Answers phones, greets patients/visitors, and relays messages promptly.
• Coordinates transportation with case management for inpatient transfers.
• Supports physicians' schedules and assists with administrative tasks/duties.
• Assists with billing, insurance, and financial tasks as needed.
• Inventory and order office supplies; restock linens as required.
• Performs minor clinical functions to assist the clinical team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Internet browsing

Medical office experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR

Job description

Griffin Health Partners in Derby, CT seeks an Administrative/Clerical professional to join the team. The role requires the scheduling of patients, maintaining patient records in the EMR, and coordinating preregistration and insurance authorizations.

You will handle reception duties, assist with billing tasks, and support the clinical staff as needed. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a busy medical office, strong computer skills, and familiarity with medical coding concepts.