Primary Care Coordinator

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Missoula, Montana time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR58848
** JOB SUMMARY
** The Primary Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the management of all aspects of the patient intake process including communicating directly with patients and families, data entry, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sources, responding to customer requests and concerns, facilitating a daily intake stand up meeting, and managing the insurance verification and authorization processes.
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Assist providers with scheduling, record keeping, organization.

Manage Chronic Care Management charts.

Send orders and referrals for Provider.

Communicate and clearly explain services provided.

Answer phones and direct as needed

Audit medical records to ensure visits to are being made, notes are in the medical records, and that the notes are detailed

Coordinate referrals and following up with patient in a timely manner to coordinate admission

Assist with scanning

Assure orders are sent to physicians in a timely manner

Handling incoming calls and other communications

Maintain organization of the office common area Obtains and documents prior authorization for hospice services from insurance providers

Assist with hospice and home health as needed. Processing referrals, coordinating DME, obtaining medical records, orders and scheduling evaluations.

Assists to maintain liaison relationships with hospitals, facilities, insurance personnel, providing information and education on organization services, coverage issues and related areas.

Resolve appointment conflicts for staff

Assure death visits are available for RNs at time of death

Produce and process schedules and reports as they are requested by administrative staff

Assure admit packets are stocked and ready for both hospice, home health and palliative care admits

Assist with claim denials

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
** JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
** At least 18 years of age Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given

Satisfactory references from previous employers

Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision

Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order

Good oral and written communications

Good organizational skills

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at  are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
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