Patient Care Specialist (Surgery)
$37,440–$54,080 year
On-siteAlbany, New York, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate surgeries, book pre- and post-op appointments, and serve as the key point of contact between patients and providers. Perform follow-ups for past, present, or future office visits, schedule surgeries, and complete paperwork for disability, worker's comp, PT referrals, and prior authorizations. Receive, mail, fax, and scan surgical documents from referring physicians while handling appointment rescheduling and overriding emergency calls from the Call Center. Obtain necessary patient information including medical records, transportation authorization, and referrals, then communicate with case managers regarding care. Work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- 3 years of experience working in an office setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly organized
- Strong attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
- associate or bachelor's Degree
- experience working in a medical setting
- Surgical scheduling experience
- LPN license
- LPN experience
- experience with an EMR
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