Clinical Intake Coordinator-Occ Med

Job Overview

This position will coordinate the patient visit from registration to sending visit information to employers and BWC representatives. Ensures patients are registered to the correct company and services, follow-up with employers on authorizations or questions, and prioritizes patient start times. The incumbent will work closely with billing to ensure the proper documentation is sent to the correct MCO, billing, and Workers' Compensation department to ensure quicker payment of service. Scans visit information to the proper EMR location and coordinates the results process ensuring results are sent in a timely basis. Assists with drug and alcohol testing and other non-invasisve testing as required to ensure efficiency and timely throughput. Assists with referral or testing scheduling as needed.

Job Requirements

High School Degree
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Excellent customer service and communication skills Proficient in spelling, grammar, typing, computer applications including Microsoft Accurate data entry skills 
Critical Thinking
3-4 years experience medical/physician office setting or customer service

Job Responsibilities:
Accurately posts charges and initiates payment receipt.  Sends date of service payment reports Billing.  Prepares cash reconciliation reports at the end of the shift for payments received.  Assists with deposit reconciliation or makes daily/weekly bank deposits as directed. Achieves Customer and Company Satisfaction Survey Targets and Service Time goals as determined annually. Compiles all BWC/MCO information, company forms and physical results as assigned.  Reports results by client preference and with departmental guidelines.  

Checks for accuracy and has injury information ready for distribution to client company, managed care organization, and billing department on the date of injury.  Will also assist injured workers in filling out BWC forms as appropriate. Projected visits & revenue +/- 5%. *All corp. mandated expenses will be extrapolated. Registers patients utilizing company protocol, appropriate forms and accurate data. Schedules patient appointments or verifies appointments in compliance with established guidelines.  Has ongoing knowledge of company protocols to determine amount of time and time of day appropriate for individual appointments.  Also monitors patient time in building, offers patient/company options if extensive delays. 


Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions

Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Rarely
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Rarely
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
•Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
•Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
•Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
•Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
•Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
•Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
•Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
•Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
•Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
•Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
•Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
•Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
•Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
•Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community