Patient Services Coordinator I

Description

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes.

Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.

IBJI is seeking a professional, adaptable and positive Patient Services Coordinator I to join our team at our Frankfort office. We value a strong workplace culture and are looking for candidates with a proven track record of exceptional customer service who can contribute positively to our collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Must be comfortable working with a high volume of public interaction, enjoy working in a fast paced environment, while being efficient and productive following company and best practice standards. Professionalism and a great team support attitude is a MUST.

• A positive team environment, management commitment to your success
• Gain experience in front office business operations
• Career growth - as IBJI continues to grow, so do opportunities
• Provide support for our communities with our philanthropic group - IBJI Cares

The main focus of the Patient Services Coordinator I position is to deliver exceptional patient-centered customer service and to support IBJI teams. This position is responsible for accurate registration, optimal patient scheduling, and other office duties that contribute to a great patient experience, a positive team atmosphere, and achieve company goals.

• Welcome patients and visitors to IBJI by providing and maintaining the highest quality customer service experience
• Preparing paperwork to facilitate efficient operation and excellent customer service
• Answering general inquiries
• Appointment scheduling
• Phone reception, patient triage, and escalation to appropriate staff
• Registration/pre-registration procedures to include the review of patient demographics, insurance and advising patient to provide any necessary documents
• Preparing paperwork to facilitate efficient operation and excellent customer service
• Check in/out procedures
• Patient chart management
• Collection/posting of patient responsibility payments (including copays and deductibles)
• Insurance verification and Referral management as required
• Maintains clean and safe work environment
• Other office duties as assigned

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience
• Minimum one year experience in customer service role (medical office experience preferred)
• EHR experience (Epic experience preferred)
• Skills
• Knowledge in medical terminology preferred
• Ability to handle highly confidential, sensitive and non-routine information
• Familiarity with scheduling and rearranging appointments
• Possess good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
• Insurance payer and eligibility knowledge
• Must be a team player
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a flexible schedule as needed
• Neat, professional appearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Results oriented with concern for appropriate process.
• Willingness to attend and successfully complete ongoing training required to maintain responsibilities.

Work may require hand dexterity for office machine operation; using a calculator and/or computer keyboard.

Physical demands may also include,…