Columbus, PA, US
37 days ago
Senior Patient Care Coordinator
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Patient Care Coordinator Job ID 2024-28411 # Positions 1 Job Location US-PA-Columbus Telecommute Telecommute (U.S.) Position FT/PT Full-Time Category Medical Office Professionals Why Us?

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You?

Provide the highest level of customer service to patients, fellow employees and referral sources. May assume lead responsibilities in the operations of the front office by assisting with training and assigning and overseeing the work of others. Ensure that billing for all services provided is accurate, timely and fully documented. Provide efficient cash collection through excellent reimbursement practices while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and established Company policies and compliance programs.

Your Impact Serve as the point of contact regarding established policies, procedures and guidelinesCoordinate the performance of some functions by othersTrain and/or direct the work of other front office staff to ensure the highest level of customer serviceParticipate in the hiring processParticipate in annual performance planning and review process for administrative staffObtain and maintain accurate patient, billing and insurance information, verification and pre-authorization in patient files and in the billing systemAccurately process all billing daily, with full documentationFollow up on all open accounts in a timely manner to ensure that accurate chronological financial records are maintained on each patientCoordinate communications with payers to ensure accurate billing practices, enhance reimbursement opportunities, achieve cash collection targets and reduce or maintain A/R over 120 days at and below target levelProvide counseling to patients advising them of their financial responsibility and obtaining credit agreements for outstanding balancesApply all cash and adjustments to the computer billing system and make bank deposits in a timely mannerMaintain accurate and complete patient files, ensuring that they are in compliance with Hanger’s Compliance PoliciesEnsure the privacy and security of protected health information per HIPAA requirementsAssist with quality assurance programs to ensure patient satisfaction with Patient Care Center (PCC) services as necessaryOversee patient follow-up and assist with Patient Evaluation Clinics as directedReport timely key statistics to market and corporate management for sales, revenue, cash and patient flowMaintain a system of internal controls to ensure proper handling of cash receipts including data entry and bank depositsReport PCC employee hours to Payroll Department accurately and timelyCoordinate scheduling of practitioner schedules to ensure proper coverage of patient appointmentsReview clinician documentation to ensure complete and appropriate patient billing Minimum Qualifications

Minimum

A high school diploma or equivalentMinimum of 6 years of administrative and/or healthcare billing experienceA valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures

Preferred

Associate degreeMinimum three to five years’ experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) billing preferred. Additional Success Factors Strong customer service skillsStrong interpersonal, oral (including telephone) and written communication skillsAble to key 50 words per minuteAble to work comfortably with physical challenged individualsComplete understanding of medical reimbursement and terminologyProficient computer skills, including Windows based office technologies (ex. Word, Excel), automated billing systems with the ability to train/coach others in these skillsAble to use various office equipment; such as, facsimile machines, calculator, postage machine, and copiers with the ability to train/coach others in these skillsKnowledge of state, federal and regional collection and reimbursement laws where applicable and Accounts Receivable (A/R) and cash collection principles.Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasksProficiency with basic math and accounting skillsAble to identify and solve problems and to coach others as necessaryAct with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results. Our Investment in You Competitive Compensation Packages8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating HolidaysPTO that includes Vacation and Sick timeMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits401k Savings and Retirement PlanPaid Parental Bonding Leave for New ParentsFlexible Work Schedules and Part-time OpportunitiesGenerous Employee Referral Bonus ProgramMentorship Programs- Mentor and MenteeStudent Loan Repayment Assistance by LocationRelocation AssistanceRegional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunitiesVolunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

 

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

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