Ambulatory Care Coordinator

Overview

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the states future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the Systems anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs scheduling, pre-authorization and administrative activities for patients. Ensures the accurate registration of patients, interviews patients to obtain necessary demographic and insurance information.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Assists in patient care coordination such as scheduling of appointments for practice visits and treatment in accordance with the physicians schedules while adhering to practice and UMMS policies and procedures.
• Schedules outpatient tests and procedures as required.
• Patient registration responsibilities such as entering and verification of patient demographics and insurance information. Obtaining appropriate referrals and authorizations as needed. Accurately documenting of such within the EMR system.
• Creating, preparing, and coordination of outgoing referrals.
• Provides patients with Facility Fee Disclosure, estimate of charges, and education regarding each, where appropriate.
• Preparing after visit summaries, informing patients of upcoming appointments, changes to schedules, co-payments required, and pertinent insurance information.
• Provides patients, family members and referral sources with information pertaining to hospital policies and procedures, programs available, wayfinding, and parking.
• Ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, flexibility, and an organized work environment.
• Assists with office supply tracking and ordering.
• Utilizing multi-line phone system and software in call center with the ability to appropriately handle internal and external phone calls pertaining to patient care coordination such as scheduling and cancelling patient appointments, verifying demographic information, and entering written documentation efficiently within the EMR system.
• Review and reconciliation of EMR work queues to determine the need for a new referral or authorization needs prior to patient arrival.
• Precepts Ambulatory Practice Coordinator I.
• Inventory and ordering of supplies for practice while being mindful of office budget.
• Participates in mock, regulatory, and accreditation surveys.
• Actively assists patients with MyPortfolio engagement and education.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience - Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Minimum of one year of general clerical and/or administrative experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of health insurance plans including Medicare and Medical Assistance.
• Proficiency with computers is required.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Proficiency with registration and scheduling and call center software.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of various insurance coverage (i.e. Medicaid, HMOs) including UMMS insurance partners preferred.
• Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate hospital policies and procedures to medical staff, colleagues, patients and/or visitors, complete admission and/or other documentation.
• Ability to complete intake information and/or other documentation and respond promptly to instructions given.
• Effective listening skills with the ability to listen and understand patient information and translate it to written and electronic documentation.
• PC literate, with ability to enter and/or retrieve demographic, financial, and/or patient information on an online registration system.
• Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective relationships that foster quality customer service, and demonstrate sensitivity and awareness of customer needs; when dealing with patients/visitors, co-workers and healthcare staff.
• Ability to use resourcefulness and problem-solving skills when handling telephone and in-person inquiries or when required to resolve patient scheduling issues.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively under stress and pressure.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks in different stages of completion.
• Ability to observe and apply relevant hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with patient right to privacy in handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Rule (under Title II of the Act) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), ensuring the security and privacy of each patients health care information.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: Flat Rate $28/hr
• Review the UMMS Benefits Guide

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