Patient Advocate - Administrative Support at Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado · Englewood, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Englewood
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Patient Advocate is responsible for ensuring the clinic meets the required standards to be successful. This includes HIPAA rules, OSHA rules, Compliance rules and regulations against fraud and abuse. Assignments are made in terms of broad goals and objectives and the incumbent must apply considerable decision making and independent judgement in daily activities. Duties include med-legal assistance, front desk and phone room support as well as other administrative tasks set by the Site Manager or Administrative Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Chart Maintenance
- Phreesia appointment validations; cancellation/reschedules
- Pre-registration
- Organization and time management is key
- Recognize, greet and register patients in a polite, prompt and helpful manner
- Medical legal scheduling and processing
- Answer all phone calls and voice messages in a pleasant manner and handle patient needs expeditiously
- Verify current informational statuses and collect insurance information, demographic information and signatures as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of medical office procedures
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications
- Typing skills
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Skills in operating business office machines
- Skills in answering the telephone in a professional manner
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients, employees and the public
PAY & BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO package and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
- Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
- Opportunities for internal training and development
- Retirement Plan eligibility after one month of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
- Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Typical business office environment
- Possibility of local travel
- Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing
- Frequent standing, walking and sitting
- Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
- Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job
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