Medical Office Coordinator Immune Health Full Time Days at Mohawk Valley Health System

Job Summary The Medical Office Coordinator provides indirect patient care in the office setting. This role will coordinate phone calls appointments prescription authorizations providers schedules etc. and be an integral part of the patients care team. The Medical Office Coordinator maintains a vast knowledge of medical terminology understands difference between clinical and non-clinical matters and forwards all clinical matters to the appropriate clinical staff/provider.Core Job Responsibilities Ensures charts documents and clinical testing are prepared coordinated and completed prior to patients next appointment.Works as a clerical member of the patients care team.Utilizes phone notes for all communication/documentation between self and patient.Answers phone calls professionally referring calls to clinical staff when appropriate.Reviews schedule on daily basis identifying any problem areas and communicating to Practice Manager.Handle prior authorizations for all medications.Performs order entry i.e.: enter orders medication referrals clarifies orders with providers.Retrieves records from all sources for follow up appointments.Faxes tests records to providers/patients signed orders etc.Completes forms completion obtains provider signatures makes copies and sends to recipient.Enters prescription refill requests phones in/faxes/mails prescriptions as directed by provider.Works referrals to ensure timeliness of appointment scheduled for testing new consults etc.Manages provider schedules canceling and rescheduling as needed.Cross trains in other clerical positions as applicable.Sends letters to patients regarding normal test results.Sends letters to insurance companies appealing denied services or medication.Facilitates provider to provider calls.Performs other duties as required.Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED:High School Diploma or equivalent1-2 years of experience in a healthcare related settingDemonstrated ability to prioritize work and communicate effectivelyStrong computer skillsPreferred:Experience with insurance company rules/regulations and medical terminology strongly recommendedLicensure/Certification Requirements Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age race religion national origin ethnicity age gender (including pregnancy childbirth et al) sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or disability.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Job Details Req Id 96321Department MG - SPEC - INFECTIOUS DISEASEShift DaysShift Hours Worked 8.00FTE 1Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HREmployee Status A1 - Full-TimeUnion Non-UnionPay Range $17 - $23 Per HourRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 17 - 23