Spanish Speaking Patient Care Coordinator

Health Plus Management, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Plus Management, LLC. is seeking a patient services coordinator to join our team in New York. You will deliver outstanding patient care, coordinate visits, educate patients on treatment plans, and handle scheduling with physicians to ensure smooth progress of treatment plans.

You will assist with insurance verification, HIPAA compliance, and accurate data entry while maintaining a compassionate, urgent approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant medical experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology & procedures, and the ability to confidently converse with patients, preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR system(s).
• Strong computer knowledge and Windows programs including Microsoft Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to every patient.
• Coordinate patient visits to ensure proper progress of treatment plans.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, policies, financial responsibility, etc.
• Schedule treatment plans with physicians and patients.
• Track referrals and treatment plans with patients.
• Assist patients in setting goals and identifying problems when goals aren’t met.
• Assist patients with completion of paperwork when necessary.
• Respond to patient inquiries promptly and compassionately.
• Process medical insurance information and verify patient eligibility; liaise with Billing as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance of treatment plans created by physicians.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information (HIPAA).
• Ensure all patient information is in the system for follow-up and reporting.
• Provide advocacy, information, and referral services to patients.
• Act as back-up to other team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal communication

Patient service

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Problem solving

Sense of urgency

Tools

EMR system(s)

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Health Plus Management (HPM) is a Physician Support Organization and market leader in clinical practice management in the physical medicine and rehabilitation market with 50+ locations serving Long Island, NYC, Westchester, Upstate NY, NJ and Connecticut. HPM provides independent physician practices specializing in musculoskeletal care with professional business development, marketing and back-office support typically seen in much larger organizations, thereby enabling clients to start and/or grow their private practice beyond what might otherwise be feasible (while maximizing clinical service and patient care).

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to every patient
• Coordinate patient visits to ensure proper progress of treatment plans
• Educate our patients on treatment plans, practice policies, financial responsibility, etc.
• Schedule the treatment plan of the physicians with the patient
• Track referrals and treatment plans with patient
• Assist patients to set goals and identify the problem(s) when patients are not meeting their goals
• Assist patients with completion of paperwork when necessary
• Respond to patient inquires in a compassionate and timely manner
• Process medical insurance information, verifying patient eligibility and addressing any patient questions about insurance (liaise with Billing department as appropriate)
• Ensure the compliance of treatment plans created by the physicians
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of personal information (HIPAA compliant)
• Ensure all patient information (demographics, insurance information, etc.) are in the system for follow-up and reporting
• Provide advocacy, information, and referral services to patients
• Act as a back-up to other team members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge And Experience

• 1+ years of relevant medical experience, preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology & procedures, and the ability to intelligently and confidently converse with patients and is preferred
• Knowledge of EMR system(s)
• Strong computer knowledge and windows program including Microsoft word/excel

Skills And Abilities

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ensuring a great patient experience by delivering outstanding customer service
• Relaying a sense of compassion to our patients
• Exceptional organizational and time-managements skills - the ability to multi-task is a must
• Adaptability and flexibility while working in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving ability and aptitude
• Outcome-focused, with an ability to work under pressure
• A solution-oriented mindset and a willingness to 'get your hands dirty'
• A strong sense of urgency and focus in accomplishing tasks

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri 9-5

Pay: $20-22/hour