Patient Services Coordinator - Integrative Medicine; Per Diem

Patient Services Coordinator - Integrative Medicine (Per Diem) at Hartford Health Care

Location: 80 Fisher Drive Avon (10371)

Shift: M-F 8a-4:30pm Per Diem

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford Health Care colleagues come to work with one thing in common:
Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford Health Care Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

• Gathers pertinent information from insurance carriers, financial counselors, and other ancillary staff to make certain the patient’s financial obligations for services provided
• Processes paperwork for new patients efficiently and in accordance with protocols. Verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorizations if needed from insurance carrier. Resolves pre-certification, registration and case-related concerns prior to a patient’s appointment
• Tracks and supports patients when they obtain services outside the practice e.g. Emergency departments, Hospital and other health care facilities.
• Monitors and meets PCMH referral processes.
• Enteres referrals and documents communications, actions and other data in an information system. Ensures that all referral requests are properly signed and filed.
• Care coordination – assists with specialty appointments and obtain needed tests recommended by specialist.
• Communicates with other team members and referral teams constructively in order to reduce conflicts and enhance the resolution of issues.
• Be the system navigator and point of contact for patients and families, with patients and families having direct access for asking questions and raising concerns on orders and referrals.
• Working collaboratively with other team members, provide care management services for high risk patients.
• Obtains insurance referrals for patients, getting PA for diagnostic imaging and sending referrals to specialist office for cardiac and preventative screenings.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent knowledge in ambulatory environment.

• Five years experience working with referral processes.
• Familiarity with EPC EHR system

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.