Patient Care Coordinator

Summary Statement

Carolina O&P has served patients in North Carolina and South Carolina for decades. Known for our personal touch, clinical expertise, and community involvement, we've built a reputation for care that goes beyond the device. Today, as part of Ottobock.care, we continue that legacy—combining the strength of a global innovator with the relationships and responsiveness of a local clinic. This next step deepens our commitment to delivering exceptional orthotic and prosthetic care to the communities we serve.

We are currently looking for a Patient Care Coordinator at our Asheville, NC location.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support of the front desk by answering telephones, taking messages, routing calls or notifying appropriate individuals, printing and posting schedules, checking/sending faxes, assisting with developing/modifying patient appointments, maintaining/reconciling patient information in computer system, and performing quality control audits of records.
• Coordinate patient communications for scheduling and appointment reminders, financial responsibility discussions, procurement of medical documentation from their referral source through direct, phone communication, fax and/or email as appropriate.
• Assist in managing the Work in Process (WIP) daily in collaboration with the Clinicians and maintain all case documentation in system in compliance with best practices established by the company.
• Secure insurance authorizations for patient cases, financial responsibility and medical documentation requirements.
• Maintain a clean office work environment including coordination of all office supplies.
• Handle office petty cash as needed.
• Perform shipping and receiving of products for device procurement and delivery as needed.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Create and maintain reporting as needed.
• Ensure customers receive the best service possible and concerns are satisfactorily resolved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office and databases.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of office administrative management, preferably in a medical/dental/therapy office.
• Experience with medical terminology, accounts receivable, insurance collections or billing preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid preferred.
• Customer service experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability
• 401k match up to 3.5%