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Patient Advocate I (Scheduler)

@ Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
Englewood, Colorado, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:schedule appointments, data entry, patient communication
Requirements Summary:Healthcare administrative experience, strong communication, HIPAA knowledge, and proficiency with EMR and Microsoft 365.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office 365, EMR, HIPAA, Phone system
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Receives inbound and places outbound patient calls to schedule, cancel, and reschedule appointments.
  • Supports health insurance management functions by collecting patient insurance information during chart building. 
  • Complete all scheduling and registration activities, including collecting and entering demographic information, verifying insurance information, and informing patient of referral requirements. 
  • Answers general information questions regarding appointments, and services.
  • Maintains consistent and productive communication with necessary departments.
  • Abide by all patient privacy and HIPAA expectations. 
  • Other administrative support and tracking duties as assigned.
  • Performs data entry functions, including patient demographic information and patient updates in a medical records system an established EMR system.
  • Actively works on patient work queues to ensure efficient and effective patient flow.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology
  • Proficient with phone system capabilities and Microsoft Office 365 products
  • Previous experience working with an EMR system
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
  • Patient centered outlook and willingness to problem solve
  • Highly detail oriented with excellent follow through to see tasks to resolution
  • Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and produces high quality work with minimal supervision

PAY & BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
  • Generous PTO package and paid holidays  
  • Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance  
  • Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.  
  • Opportunities for internal training and development  
  • Retirement Plan eligibility after one month of service with eligibility in company profit sharing  
  • Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Typical business office environment 
  • Possibility of local travel 
  • Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing 
  • Frequent standing, walking and sitting 
  • Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more 
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus 
  • Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job.