Ambulatory Practice Coordinator II
At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are creating a better state of care, for our communities and our team members at more than 150 locations across Maryland.
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Ambulatory Practice Coordinator II
Job ID: REF41730T
Area of Interest: Clerical
Location: Baltimore,MD US
Hours of Work: 8:00a-4:30p
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
When we say “our community” we mean it.
UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.
Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.
Conducts front desk operations including patient scheduling, registration, collecting insurances and demographic information, and other administrative duties including scanning and faxing in a Primary Care practice. Maintains exceptional customer service.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Assists in patient care coordination such as scheduling of appointments for practice visits and treatment in accordance with the physicians’ schedules while adhering to practice and UMMS policies and procedures.
- Schedules outpatient tests and procedures as requested.
- Patient registration responsibilities such as entering and verification of patient demographics and insurance information. Obtaining appropriate referrals and authorizations as needed. Accurately documenting of such within the EMR system.
- Provides patients with Facility Fee Disclosure, estimate of charges, and education regarding each, where appropriate.
- Preparing after visit summaries, informing patients of upcoming appointments, changes to schedules, co-payments required, and pertinent insurance information.
- Provides patients, family members and referral sources with information pertaining to hospital policies and procedures, programs available, wayfinding, and parking.
- Ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, flexibility, and an organized work environment.
- Assists with office supply tracking and ordering.
- Utilizing multi-line phone system with the ability to appropriately handle internal and external phone calls pertaining to patient care coordination such as scheduling and cancelling patient appointments, verifying demographic information, and entering written documentation efficiently within the EMR system.
- Assists Senior Ambulatory Coordinator I as needed
- Actively assists patients with MyPortfolio engagement and education
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
- Minimum of two years of general clerical and/or administrative experience required.
- Two years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a practice office.
- Knowledge of health insurance plans including Medicare and Medical Assistance required.
- Proficiency with computers is required.
- Experience with Epic is preferred.
- Proficiency with registration and scheduling required.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Schedule would be day shift hours from 8:00a-4:30p M-F. No weekends. No holidays.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $18.57-$25.99
- Other Compensation (if applicable):