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Coordinator, Patient Relations

PDS Health, Irvine, CA, United States


The Coordinator, Patient Relations core function entails compiling, processing and sending all patient documentation to insurance plans and other agencies as requested for the grievance process. The coordinator is the key compiler and expeditor of patient information for the Patient Relations department. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring records are pulled and organized for analysis as well as compressed and viewable for insurance plans and other agencies. Additionally, the coordinator is also responsible for supporting dental offices by drafting form letters when required.

Responsibilities

Retrieve, correlate, condense and save patient records from various sources: EPIC, QSI, CPS, Ortho systems, etc.

Send patient records to insurance carriers by grievance deadlines

Participate as a team member on unit and department projects to provide project specific subject matter expertise

Contribute to the development and distribution of Best Practices within the department

Research, retrieve and compile information (Internet, division Web sites, Company Web sites) as required by the management team and direct reports

Send out all HIPAA related requests

Categorize all resolution outcomes

Send winning resolution response letter to offices

Back-up to fielding incoming Patient Relations calls

Back-up to department case logging activates

Back-up monthly reporting

Draft standardized letters (releases/dismissals) for pre-grievances

Draft a variety of grievance response letters

Send analytical instructions for resolution loss letters

Other duties assigned by Management

Qualifications

1+ year of related work experience in dental front and/or back office settings

Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Knowledge of WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT

Preferred

Prior coursework or on-the-job training in the fields of dentistry, business, or training

Operational knowledge of medical/ dental offices

Knowledge of EPIC and QSI software applications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In lieu of degree, 4+ years of experience is required

Field Office experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, self-motivated, proactive, ambitious, customer service focused

Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information

Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team

Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service

Demonstrated experience in an administrative support role

Possesses ability to perform all aspects of position with little direction

Be a proactive problem-solver identifying and participating in solutions

Be able to keep appropriate team members informed while maintaining high level of confidentiality

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Compensation Information $22.60-$29.40 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

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