Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Patient Care Coordinator Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque ID 2024-11560 College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift Monday 7:45 to 5:15 , Fridays 7:45 to 2:15. Schedule may vary. Hours Per Week 36.5 Travel None Category Healthcare/Clinics FLSA Status Non-Exempt Location : Country US Overview

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) coordinates the daily desk operations in the dental clinic and provides excellent customer service to both the patients and students of Touro College of Dental Medicine’s clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incumbent provides a positive student and patient experience, collects money, updates patient demographics, schedules, student/patient appointments, and closes out appointments. The Patient Care Coordinator reports to the Director of Clinical Operations. This position strives to make each phase of the patient treatment a positive experience from the initial patient phone call on through the completion of the dental treatment care. The PCC acts as the primary point of contact for patients within the Clinic Group Practices.

 

**Touro College of Dental Medicine (Albuquerque, New Mexico Clinic) is currently hiring for 8 Patient Care Coordinators.

Responsibilities Perform check-in, update demographics, collect and upload patient dental insurance information, and verify dental eligibility when needed.Updating the student appointment book with cancellations and no-shows as neededMonitor student attendance and student patient roster.Perform check-out duties:Process patient walk-out for services provided and notify patient of required payment due.Documentation in the Electronic Health Record any communication with the patient.Perform End of Day closing duties and run End of the Day reports.Evaluate patient accounts:Collect payments, prepare adjustments, & allocate funds.Work collaboratively with the Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) to support the Group Practice team with their patient care management. Meet at least weekly with CPL to review student compliance.Check emails voicemails and respond to them in a timely fashion.Promote hospitality and respect for all patients, students, and faculty.Collect and send additional information requested by insurance companies.Run reports assigned to control patientsAccounts Receivable balances; (unapproved charges, pre-payments, & open balances).Communicate with the lab coordinator to clarify any financial hold.Monitor student attendance.Monitor student entering and obtaining faculty approval of daily codes and notes.Communicate with patients to minimize or resolve patient issues within the school before escalation. Report escalated patient issues to the Director of Clinical Operations.Schedule Uber transportation for patient when required.Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.Answer the phones expeditiously and communicate effectively with callers including patients, faculty, students, coworkers, call center, etc.Participate in periodic huddles with the clinic team.Perform other duties assigned in support of clinic operations and patient care services as may be requested by Leadership. Qualifications

Education/ Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Experience in a dental office strongly preferred.General administrative duties required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook required.Strong attention to details required.Effectively manage and organize daily tasks, independently and with a team, while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required.Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required.Customer service and team orientated required.Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required.Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required.Accurate data entry skills experience with AxiUm, computer program entry is desirable.Adherence to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient's records.Must be available for work during the hours assigned for student instruction and practice development.Fluent in English; Spanish speaking a plus.

Physical Demands

Able to lift up to 5 lbs.Patient care/facing role. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan Dependent Care and Transit Programs Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance   Short-term and Long-term disability programs  Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children Employee Assistance Program Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule

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