Patient Coordinator

Job description

Description Position Summary: The Patient Coordinator is responsible for relieving doctors and other medical personnel of administrative and clerical work by checking out patients and scheduling future appointments. Greets all patients presenting a warm and caring environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: - Greet and directs patients. - Verify patient demographics and insurances. - Update any changes to patient’s account in EMR. - Checks out patients after their office visit. - Schedules follow up appointments. - Sends out physician orders/radiology & labs. - Obtains prior authorizations for radiology. - Coordinates follow up visits with outside testing that needs performed. - Keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes lab requisition forms. - Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records. - Communicates and works closely with physicians. - Cross train with front desk personnel. - All additional tasks as requested by management. Qualification/Requirement: Education/Training/Experience: - Ability to apply a common sense understanding to carry out de...