Patient Care Coordinator
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Summary StatementWith ten patient care facilities along the coast of South Carolina, Carolina Orthotics & Prosthetics (COP) has been servicing the surrounding Lowcountry with quality orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care for over 30 years. In 2021, Carolina Orthotics and Prosthetics joined Ottobock Patient Care. Together, we are all about excellence and innovation - in the people we employ as well as in our products and services. Great people drive our culture and you'll you have the chance to grow in an ever-changing field, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences. Our employees are actively involved in shaping both our company and our industry.We are currently looking for an Patient Care Coordinator at our Murrells Inlet, SC location who may occasionally provide coverage at our Myrtle Beach office.Duties & Responsibilities* Provide administrative support of the front desk by answering telephones, taking messages, routing calls, or notifying appropriate individuals. Assist with scheduling or modifying patient appointments.* Ensure customers receive the best service possible and concerns are satisfactorily resolved.* Communicate courteously and professionally with patients for scheduling, financial responsibility discussions, procurement of medical documentation from their referral source(s) through direct live/phone communication, fax, and email as appropriate.* Obtain medical documentation from physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, nursing facilities and hospitals through direct live/phone communication, fax, and email as appropriate.* Assist in securing insurance authorizations for patient cases as needed.* Create patient account profile in the Medical Record system.* Perform light shipping and receiving of products for patients.* Maintain a clean office work environment including coordination of all office supplies.* Handle cash payments from patients as applicable.* Meet work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards established by the company.* Assist with on-site audits by accrediting bodies (i.e.. ABC, Medicare) as needed.* Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities.* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.Qualifications* High school diploma or equivalent.* One year of office administrative experience, preferably in a medical/dental/therapy office.* Experience with medical terminology, accounts receivable, insurance collections or billing preferred.* Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid preferred.* Customer service experience.Benefits* Medical* Vision* Dental* Health savings accounts with employer contribution* Flexible spending account options* Company-paid life insurance policy* Paid time off* Company holidays* Floating holidays* 100% company-paid short & long-term disability* 401k match up to 3.5%Diversity at OttobockFor us, the focus is on treating each other with respect and enjoying our work. We value diversity and therefore expressly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnicity and social origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. This includes special consideration for severely disabled individuals with equal suitability.Your future at OttobockOttobock's products and services in the areas of Prosthetics, NeuroMobility, Patient Care, Exoskeletons developed by 'SUITX by Ottobock' and Business Solutions ensure independence and quality of life when personal mobility is restricted. With over 9,000 employees in almost 60 countries, our company is the world market leader in technical orthopedics.Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programs in our Ottobock Academy.Please only apply via our online job portal at jobs.ottobock.com. Please quote the Job-ID for the position in question, and also state your earliest starting date and salary requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!Nearest Major Market: Myrtle BeachNearest Secondary Market: Florence