Care Coordinator

SUMMARY: Works within an administrative team and alongside a clinical team to  produce an outstanding patient experience and a productive clinic at Elliott Physical  Therapy. 

32 hours a week

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

● Greets all coming through the door and creates a warm, welcoming environment. ● Responsible for directing incoming calls in a courteous manner. ● Checks in patients and collects copayments, coinsurance and deductible  payments. 

● Reconciles daily balances and deposits. Updates clinic deposit log daily.  ● Schedules daily appointments, moving, cancelling or deleting appointments as  appropriate. 

● Obtains new patient information necessary to create patient charts and schedule  initial evaluations. 

● Maintains patient charts. 

● Follows HIPAA guidelines to respect patients’ privacy and confidentiality of  patients’ medical records. 

● Prepares reports and correspondence as needed. 

● Keeps track of office supplies and inventory. 

● Performs general clerical/administrative duties as needed including, but not  limited to, scanning, faxing, copying, and mailing. 

● Works with the Authorization & Verification Coordinator to ensure all patients are  authorized and verified for visits. 

● Works with Clinical Manager and Physical Therapists to maintain patients’  scheduling according to their Plans of Care. 

● Works with Office Manager and Clinical Manager to reach clinic goals and  expectations. 

● Attends monthly clinic meetings. 

● Represents Elliott Physical Therapy within our community and understands the  importance of community involvement. 

● Shares clinic cleanliness duties with PTs, CM, and OM. 

● Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

● Commitment to excellence and high standards. 

● Proven customer service skills. 

● Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

● Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels. ● Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing  priorities with enthusiasm. 

● Proficient in Google Suite. 

● Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. ● Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. 

COMPETENCIES: 

● Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;  Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve  service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. 

● Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains  confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under  control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 

● Written Communication -Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for  spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical  data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

● Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity  and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to  building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to  build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports  everyone's efforts to succeed.  

● Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes  administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and  values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative  action and respects diversity. 

● Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work  responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments  on time. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

● Occasionally required to stand 

● Occasionally required to walk 

● Occasionally required to sit 

● Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity 

● Continually required to talk or hear