Coordinator-Customer Service II
Summary The Coordinator-Customer Service serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors. This role involves a variety of administrative and customer service tasks aimed at ensuring a smooth and efficient clinic experience for patients and staff. Coordinates and directs the office activities of the physician practice. May be responsible for financial counseling thus verifying insurance and collecting the appropriate co-pays, co-insurances and past due balances. Will make appointments and appointment reminder phone calls. May be required to perform accurate charge entry. May handle pre-certifications and maintains a professional working relationship with insurance companies. Displays good public relation and communication skills. Responsibilities Verifies insurance, communicates regularly with carriers and other regulatory agencies for reimbursement purposes.Performs daily and monthly close out procedures for internal controls and cash balancing.Maintains working knowledge of insurance co-pays and deductible, and workman's compensation protocols to ensure accurate and compliant billing information.Promotes customer satisfaction while maintaining a positive, professional manner in both verbal and nonverbal communication.Possesses comprehensive knowledge of corporate policies and procedures as they relate to clinic operations.Answers telephones, takes, and directs messages on a timely basis according to the direction and location appropriate to maintain continuous workflow.Seeks help from appropriate sources when needed.Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.As necessary, calls patients to obtain payment due or make financial arrangements for scheduled exams.Schedules appointments, gathers demographic and insurance information and enters into the practice management system.Maintains an organized and efficient work environment by keeping files and records neat and orderly to promote a smooth work-flow and to ensure confidentiality.Coordinates resources necessary to input accurate data, both demographic and medical, collect appropriate fees at time of service and assist patient with financial counseling when appropriate.Completes assigned goals.Requirements, Preferences and Experience Minimum: One (1) year of experience in a physician practice or clinic.Preferred: Collegiate or medical trade completion. Associates DegreeMinimum Training: Current knowledge of medical terminology.Special Skills Minimum - Excellent customer relations skills. Basic knowledge of Windows applications. Current knowledge of medical terminology.About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary: Position: 20012 - Coordinator-Customer Service IIFacility: BMG - Madison CampusDepartment: BMG Orthopedic ClinicCategory: Administrative Non Clinical SupportType: Non ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: DaysLocation: US:MS:MadisonLocated in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER: 25369