New Patient Intake Coordinator at Unity MSK
United States
$0.021k - $0.024k
<div><body><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">New Patient Intake Coordinator</strong></b></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><br></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">A successful New Patient Intake Coordinator takes ownership of the referral pipeline, proactively reaches out to patients to schedule care, effectively manages referral work queues, supports PPO intake operations when needed, and consistently converts referrals into scheduled appointments. Through strong communication, follow-through, and productivity, this individual helps ensure patients receive timely access to orthopedic care while supporting the organization's growth and operational goals.</span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This position serves as the primary point of contact for patients following receipt of referral and authorization documentation and is heavily focused on outbound patient outreach.</span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><br></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The successful candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls while maintaining productivity goals and providing exceptional customer service. This role is expected to successfully schedule an average of 35 new patient appointments per day while supporting patient access initiatives and organizational growth.</span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></b></p><ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="color:black;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Manage and maintain the daily new patient referral queue.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Review incoming referrals and authorizations to identify patients ready for scheduling.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Conduct proactive outbound outreach to patients to schedule initial orthopedic consultations and evaluations.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Make multiple follow-up attempts to patients as necessary to maximize referral conversion and minimize scheduling delays.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain ownership and accountability for assigned referral work queues and ensure timely action on all referrals.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Successfully schedule an average of 35 new patient appointments per day through effective management of the referral queue and outbound patient outreach efforts.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Schedule patients with the appropriate provider, specialty, and location based on referral and authorization guidelines.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Monitor referral aging and work to reduce the time between authorization receipt and patient scheduling.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Document all outreach attempts, patient communications, and scheduling activities accurately within the EMR and scheduling systems.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Coordinate with clinic staff regarding scheduling needs and authorization requirements.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Serve as a secondary resource for the PPO New Patient Intake Line, assisting appointment scheduling, and may support overflow call volume as needed.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide timely and professional assistance to patients seeking new appointments, ensuring a positive first impression and efficient access to care.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Escalate referral, authorization, scheduling, or patient service issues when appropriate.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain a professional, patient-centered approach during all interactions.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Assist leadership with tracking referral conversion, scheduling productivity, and patient access metrics.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></li></ul><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience</strong></b></p><ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="color:black;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Minimum of 1-2 years of medical scheduling, referral coordination, patient intake, call center, or healthcare customer service experience preferred.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience in orthopedic specialty healthcare settings strongly preferred.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience managing referral work queues and conducting high-volume outbound patient outreach preferred.</span></li></ul><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</strong></b></p><ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="color:black;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong customer service and communication skills.</span></li><li style="color:black;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bilingual English/Spanish required.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to effectively manage a high-volume referral queue.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls daily.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong organizational, follow-up, and time management skills.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to prioritize workload and meet productivity goals.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Working knowledge of EMR systems, scheduling software, and Microsoft Office applications.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;--listitem-marker-color:black;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.</span></li></ul><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><br></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><i><em style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This is a remote position based in California</em></i></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><br></p></body></div>
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