Office Coordinator - Atrium Health Main/Mercy Hospitalists Services FT Days

Job Summary

Supervises daily front office.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the front office.
• Performs Patient Care Coordinator activities, including but not limited to: staff management; auditing for accuracy; maintaining quality control; maintaining daily, weekly, monthly schedules.
• Interviews new or replacement staff, coordinates cross-training of staff and provides the coverage of certain positions.
• Assists the Practice Manager or function in the role of Practice Manager during absences. This includes, but is not limited to: non-clinical coverage, facility and equipment needs, patient satisfaction, and patient complaints.
• Verifies patient eligibility before treatment is rendered and establishes payment plan on outstanding balances.
• Purchases office and medical supplies, files insurance, and distributes refunds.

Physical Requirements

Work consistently requires walking, standing, and sitting. Requires some lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds in handling of medical equipment or supplies. Must speak and read English very well. Must have the ability to deal effectively with patients, staff and physicians. Will require some analyzing of data or report information. Must have the ability to search for solutions, direct activities of others.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Medical office, medical terminology, supervision preferred. Excellent customer service, computer, communication skills required.

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.