Patient Serv. Coord. III at Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

• Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Patient Service Coordinator III.


• Performs all check-in and -out functions, as outlined by the MGH/MGPO Front Desk Standards of Operations.


• Provides support and information to providers to problem-solve and manage complex administrative patient issues.


• Ensures the completeness of all forms and performs basic ICD-9 coding, as required to complete visit encounter forms for processing.


• Understands all HM, Managed Care, and other Third-Party Insurers. Functions as a resource for patients regarding managed care plans, insurance, and referral queues/ issues, with the ability to perform electronic insurance verification.


• Understands financial services and self-pay resources and provides patients with information as needed.


• Triages and manages complex telephone calls, utilizing courteous customer service skills. Ensures that calls and/or messages are directed to and received by providers and support staff.
  


• Completely performs, and is a resource regarding, all revenue enhancement activities including, but not limited to, registration verification, co-payment collection, cash management, encounter form reconcilement, etc.


• Schedules patient appointments for visits and diagnostic testing, as required. Coordinates the scheduling of diagnostic testing in consultation with the provider.


• Creates and maintains patient charts in an orderly and confidential manner.


• Scans appropriate information into LMR


• Provides cross-coverage for other practice PSC II for absences, vacations, etc., and during fluctuations in workflow, as needed.


• The responsibilities of the PSC111 will include duties and responsibilities of, Office Assistant, Staff Assistant I II III, PSC 1, 2 & 3 Reception and Patient Check-In


• Greets all patients and visitors to the clinic in a professional, consistent, timely, and respectful manner.

• Provides information to patients about hospital and practice procedures.


• Uses practice information systems to check in each patient and verify address and insurance information.


• Determines and enters the status of all the patients in appointment scheduling systems (arrive, no show, or cancel).


• Performs all check-in and check-out fun and actions as outlined by MGH/MGPO front desk (PACE) standards.


• Calls patients who need to be rescheduled because of changes in clinician schedules.


• Schedules follow-up appointments for established patients.


• Enters unscheduled visits in the appointment scheduling system.


• Maintains confidentiality & privacy consistent with HIPAA guidelines.


• Maintains an organized and neat work area.


• Provide clinicians with scheduling support and day-to-day support

• May act as a trainer for new support staff.


• Assists training coordinators during recruitment.


• Assists senior administration with ongoing departmental projects with a wide scope.


• Assists in the implementation of change in the practices with management support.

Qualifications

Qualifications -



Associate's Degree preferred.


High School Diploma or equivalent is required.



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