About the position
Thanks to our continued growth and expansion, IBJI is excited to announce a Patient Services Coordinator position with our Westmont Physical and Occupational Therapy team. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and the comprehensive integrated care you need. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help you move better, so you can live better.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Check in/out procedures
- Patient chart management
- Collection/posting of patient responsibility payments (including copays and deductibles)
- Insurance verification and Referral management as required
- Assist in training staff and mentoring new employees within department
- Maintains clean and safe work environment
- Other office duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree preferred (healthcare concentration field a plus)
- Minimum three years experience in customer service role required (medical office experience is a plus)
- Minimum 1 year in a patient services related role preferred
- EHR experience with Epic experience preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
- Long and short term disability
- 401k program with company match and profit sharing
- Wellness program
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible savings accounts
- ID protection plan
- Accident, critical illness and hospital benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
