| Location | St. Johns, FL |
Overview
Reports directly to the assigned manager and/or ambulatory administrator. Directly facilitates coordination of care for patients in the outpatient setting. The Outpatient Services Coordinator manages complex scheduling workflows, handling telephone calls, specialty contract requests, online requests and/or fax requests, as well as internal departmental requests. Communicates effectively with patients regarding the triage process and timeline expectations. Ensures a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in all patient-related activities. Supports the needs of multiple stakeholders, including patients, referring providers, UF providers, allied health staff, and third party vendors
Responsibilities
Responsible for scheduling patient appointments for a
complex, multispecialty medical practice
Obtains necessary signatures and documentation from
patients for billing and insurance purposes, and resolves any
outstanding billing issues
May perform end of day dispositioning and gathers
appropriate statistical information relating to patients
Interviews patients to obtain appropriate demographic and
financial information, verifying insurance eligibility, and
obtaining provider information to accurately assess the nature
of the request and determine the appropriate appointment
area.
Advises patients regarding the need for referral authorizations
and/or pre-service deposits, as well as any prep information,
to ensure the patient arrives on time and prepared for the visit
Responsible for processing referral requests for all providers
practicing within the clinic module, as required, and ensuring
that referral/authorization numbers are obtained for these
services
Provides exceptional customer service to patients, customers,
referring physicians, UF providers, allied health staff, family
members, and third-party vendors
Appropriately interprets UFJPI and/or department policies
regarding scheduling criteria and medical need. May be
responsible for requesting, obtaining, and reviewing medical
records to ensure patient is appropriately scheduled.
Responsible for navigating multiple systems simultaneously,
and is available to patients and referring providers routinely
throughout the day
Coordinates additional testing, appointments, and referrals for
patients under the care of the department's specialty
physicians. Tracks progress and completion of services
ordered, such as lab and radiology studies, to assist in the
facilitation of timely care coordination and follow up services
Completes the admission/registration process and performs
other registration functions as required
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
2 years Clerical/customer service required
2 years Data entry required 2 years Working in hospital or large physician's office dealing directly with patients preferred
Education:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Associates preferred
Certification: Certificate Medical Terminology preferred
Additional Duties: Additional duties as assigned may vary.
Working Conditions: May be required to work evening and weekend hours according to the needs of the business.
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