Patient Care Coordinator

Summary Statement

P&O Care has served patients in Illinois and Missouri 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. When you join Ottobock.care, you're not just starting a job. You're becoming part of a movement that is redefining what's possible in patient care.

We are currently seeking a Patient Care Coordinator at our Festus, MO patient care clinic. Coverage at our Des Peres clinic may occasionally be required, with rare coverage needs at our Fairview clinic. Our Patient Care Coordinators play a vital role in each patient's visit. From greeting patients to ensuring scheduling and documentation run smoothly, you'll be helping people move through life with confidence and independence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support of the front desk at various locations by answering telephones, taking messages, routing calls, or notifying appropriate individuals.
• Effectively schedule and/or modify patient appointments.
• Ensure customers receive the best service possible and concerns are satisfactorily resolved.
• Communicate courteously and professionally with patients for scheduling, financial responsibility, required medical documentation through direct live/phone communication, fax, and email as appropriate.
• Obtain medical documentation from physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, nursing facilities and hospitals as applicable, through direct live/phone communication, fax, and email as appropriate.
• Perform initial insurance verfications.
• Create patient account profile in the Medical Record system.
• Maintain a clean office work environment.
• Accept payments from patients as appropriate.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office and databases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills
• Office administrative experience, preferably in a medical/dental/therapy office.
• Insurance knowledge including Medicare.
• 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%

Diversity at Ottobock

We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.

Your future at Ottobock

Ottobock's products and services in the areas of Prosthetics, NeuroMobility, Patient Care, Exoskeletons developed by 'SUITX by Ottobock' and Business Solutions ensure independence and quality of life when personal mobility is restricted. With over 10,000 employees in almost 60 countries, our company is the world market leader in technical orthopedics.

Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programs in our Ottobock Academy.

Please only apply via our online job portal at jobs.ottobock.com. Please quote the Job-ID for the position in question, and also state your earliest starting date and salary requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!

Nearest Major Market: St Louis