Clinical Coordinator

divh2Clinical Coordinator/h2pPain Management Experience Preferred!/ppThe Clinical Coordinator acts as a liaison between their assigned physician and patients/families, staff, primary care physicians and other specialists, attorneys, vendors etc. This role ensures that physician schedules are in accordance with their protocols/needs and that the schedule provides for a smooth/effective delivery of patient care; coordinates incoming physician-related phone calls; and, as requested, assists the physician in the coordination of personal responsibilities in an effort to ensure that the professional requirements of the physicians workday are met./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliPhysician Liaison Activities/liliResponds to incoming phone calls and determines the best method for resolution of callers needs through the identification of the most appropriate respondent (i.e. physician, physician assistant, clinical/nursing staff, etc). Channels requests appropriately in an effort to ensure resolution./liliSecures charts related to diagnostic tests, physical/occupational therapy reports, etc. and discusses issues with physicians. Relates physician information back to patient/requestor. Completes chart notes, as appropriate./liliAppointment Scheduling/liliRegisters and assists in scheduling of appointments for new/established patients./liliArranges for legal depositions, ensuring that all patient records are available prior to the deposition./liliCorrespondence/Clerical Functions/liliResponsible for chart preparation prior to clinic hours; ensures that the chart is in order and complete with all documentation needed by the physician. If test results, dictation or other documentation is needed, this role will call to obtain it before clinic hours./liliSends prescriptions for therapies, return to work notes, gym notes etc., as requested./liliComposes and types non-patient visit letters/correspondence for the physician./liliOpens and distributes physician/department mail./liliProvides workers compensation carriers with updated status on patients./liliCompletes, handicap parking permits, jury duty requests, school/physical education excuse notes, disability forms, etc./liliPrepares physicians on call schedules and coordinates physician schedule changes./liliAs necessary, secures appropriate releases and copies, medical information for patient pick-up. Works closely with copy service and monitors reports to ensure timely mailing of all requests for records./liliMaintains an orderly file on physician credentials and CME credits./liliOther Functions as assigned, including but not limited to:/liliWorks on special projects/liliSecures insurance pre-certifications as requested (i.e. MRIs PT, Synvisc, injections, surgery etc.)/liliHandles payments received for depositions, record subpoenas, etc., by completion of appropriate forms for the Revenue Cycle department and notation of receipt of payments in the chart./li/ulh3Job Requirements/h3ulliHigh school diploma or equivalent is required./liliAble to type 40 wpm with good spelling ability./liliPain Management Experience Preferred!/liliComputer literate and knowledgeable in business software/equipment./liliKnowledgeable in basic medical terminology./liliAble to communicate (verbal and written) in the English language./liliExcellent phone and people skills./liliCapable of keeping up in a fast-paced work environment/liliGood sense of humor, helpful./liliValid Illinois Drivers License./li/ulh3Physical Requirements/Work Environment/h3ulliWork is primarily indoors./liliExtended periods of sitting in the same position may be required./liliAbility to hear telephonic communication and speak the English language is required./liliPosition requires repetitive hand movement as necessary for computer data entry work./liliMay require occasional outdoor travel via automobile./li/ulpBase salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and ADD insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off./ppIllinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment./p/div