Job Description

TITLE: Patient Travel Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Manager of Patient Services
WORK WEEK: Full-time, 40 hours per week
WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: Low

MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare

BENEFITS: Medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, paid holiday, life, AD&D and long/short term disability, 403b.

SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT
Facilitates all travel authorizations for patients, from all departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Facilitates all Medicaid travel voucher verification and pre-authorization for patients, which includes arranging travel to medical appointments, and behavioral health appointments.
• Coordinate transportation with the Legal Liaison and Peer Support Services personnel as needed.
• Is an active member of the Care Team and actively participates in the Performance and Outcome Management System;
• Works with or trains staff on accurately completing travel template in eCW to help facilitate travel for patients.
• Works cooperatively with community agencies in assisting with travel for referrals from our office.
• Provide clerical support and assistance to clinical staff to facilitate patient care and follow through.
• Be a patient advocate.
• Fills in for Health Unit Coordinators throughout organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma
License: No license required.

Experience: 2 years relevant prior experience in a medical office preferred.

Vaccines: Must show proof of Covid vaccine due to Federal Mandate unless legally exempt.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Practice within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities.
• Must be active team participant.
• Must be organized, a self starter, and highly motivated.
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic data exchange (e-fax, electronic data transfer) processes.
• Must be computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office products and in computerized medical record data entry and be able to type 45 wpm.
• Possess \xe2\x80\x9cpeople skills\xe2\x80\x9d with all age-groups and enjoy working in a health care setting.
• Perform advanced clerical functions.
• Expected to pass a State required background and a pre-hire drug screen.

Contact: Patty Eissler, HR Director, peissler@pchsak.org or 907-260-5017

www.pchsak.org

PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.

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