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Renewals Coordinator

Infusion for Health

Infusion for Health

Operations
Brea, CA, USA
Posted on Jul 27, 2024

Infusion for Health is a referral-based infusion center that services all providers in multiple locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Colorado, and Missouri. Our center is unique and offers individual comfortable private rooms for our patients. Our mission is to provide exceptional service in the administration of infusion therapy in a comfortable, patient-focused environment by providing exemplary professional clinical care.

Our company is continuing to grow and we're looking to add a Renewals Coordinator to support our patient care team. This is a full-time, onsite position at our Brea HQ.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The renewals coordinator is responsible for maintaining up to date medical records and prior authorizations in a patient’s chart for all returning patients. A renewals coordinator is also to provide seamless customer service to our patients and our providers and address any concerns or complaints they may have. They may also assist in scheduling and rescheduling appointments as needed according to company protocols and processes along with patient requests. As a renewals coordinator you are responsible for collaborating with other departments and the clinical staff to ensure accuracy and fulfillment of a patient’s chart.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma (GED) required, undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • A minimum of 1 year prior experience in a medical office setting
  • A minimum of 2 years prior experience in a authorization submission and patient scheduling
  • Strong computer software experience - general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
  • Experience working with EMR systems required
  • Excellent organizational skills a must
  • Must be able to type 50 wpm
  • Must be able to use fax, copier, and scanner
  • Must be willing to learn new equipment and processes quickly.
  • Must be self-motivated and a team player to accomplish goals and metrics
  • Must have proven customer satisfaction skills
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Strong computer skills and attention to detail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists in ensuring charts for existing patients are complete and updated according to company protocols and processes prior to expected appointment dates
  • Handles incoming and outgoing calls to and from patients and providers
  • Review the accuracy and completeness of the information requested and ensure that all supporting documents are present
  • Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing
  • Follows up on requests for outstanding information required to complete patients’ charts.
  • Performs quality checks on all work to ensure the accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper documentation
  • Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful
  • May receive incoming requests including opening mail, telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs of the client.
  • Responsible to ensure files are accurate, filled out properly, organized, and secure
  • Collaborate with other departments to assist in obtaining prior authorizations/appeals
  • Document all interactions with providers, patients, and insurance companies within the company system
  • Create new medical records and retrieves existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents.
  • Proactively work on prior authorizations that are due to be expired
  • Assists with scheduling appointments for existing patients as needed based on company protocols and processes
  • Secure patients’ demographics and medical information by using discretion and ensuring that all procedures are in sync with HIPAA compliance and regulation
  • Carries out responsibilities in accordance with client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations
  • Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards
  • Completes all required duties, projects, and reports in a timely fashion on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis per the direction of the leadership.
  • Other duties as assigned

The hourly pay range for this role is expected to be between $22-$27. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set.