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Patient Services Coordinator

CooperSurgical, Inc

Livingston, NJ - Remote

Position Summary:

CooperGenomics is a reference laboratory for a variety of genetic tests. Most of the tests performed at CooperGenomics are sent from referring IVF centers. Client and Patient Services Coordinators (CPSCs) have a vital role in client service and patient care and serve as the liaison between the IVF center, the CooperGenomics team, and the patient. The CPSCs are the client advocates ensuring the client’s and their respective patient’s needs and concerns are addressed on all levels. The CPSCs provide coordinated care to patients of the referring IVF centers by developing a plan, monitoring progress, and ensuring patients successful journey through CooperGenomics system. The CPSCs facilitate patient interaction with the CooperGenomics Genetic Counseling team and the CooperGenomics Billing team. CPSCs daily focus is to improve the client and patient experience while delivering exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for distributing and collecting consents via DocuSign.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Answer all calls and emails to patient timely. Obtains detailed information and documents interactions in CooperGenomics systems and resolves all needs daily prior to close of business.
• Monitor delivery of CooperGenomics services by completing daily review of incoming requisition forms and patient schedule; documenting progress of care (interactions with genetic counseling and billing); identifying progress toward desired care outcomes; intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care; reviewing the care plan with patients in conjunction with the direct care providers; interacting with involved departments to negotiate and expedite scheduling and completion of protocols, procedures, and consults; reporting personnel and performance issues to the Manager; maintaining ongoing communication with CooperGenomics team regarding variances from the care plan.
• Monitors ZenDesk for any new assigned tickets and handles in timely manner
• Initiates communication with patients and coordinates CooperGenomics services upon reception of requisition forms for testing from referring IVF centers.
• Manages client issues that need to be addressed and when necessary escalates appropriate issues to Manager.
• Assists in updating all internal parties with cost changes, including patient services, billing, and lab
• Orient and educate clients and their patients about testing process determined by ordering physician, the role of the patient care coordinator, information on CooperGenomics related fees as well as financial paperwork and assists patent in navigating through the process.
• Liaison to Genetic Counseling Team
• Coordinates more detailed calls with billing department when patient needs detailed information on refunds, insurance coverage or claim submission, or requests itemized and payment receipts.
• Maintains patient care database by entering new information as it becomes available; verifying findings and reports; uploads all documents
• Confirms receipt of documentation with patients and clients
• Ensures all communication and patient interactions comply with HIPPA requirements and other governing regulations. Ensures patients confidentiality is always maintained.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma is required as a minimum, but a Bachelor’s Degree is highly desired. We are willing to consider someone pursuing a degree that can demonstrate the level of customer service required in a fast paced medical setting. Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Go to Meeting, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft access also required.
• The ability to provide excellent customer service is paramount. This position requires exceptional attention to detail with superior verbal and written communication skills. Applicants must be comfortable communicating with clients, doctors, staff members and patients in a compassionate and professional manner. The candidates must also be careful listeners, comfortable building relationships, able to resolve conflict, focused on team work and HIPPA compliance.
• As an employee of CooperSurgical, you’ll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a competitive salary, insurance coverage, 401(k) and a defined pension plan, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, as well as a wide range of other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

About CooperSurgical:

CooperSurgical is a leader in manufacturing and marketing multiple trusted and innovative brands that assist clinicians in improving the health of women, babies and families worldwide. Through an aggressive growth and diversification strategy, CooperSurgical has evolved its portfolio of over 600 products to include products and services used primarily by obstetricians and gynecologists in surgical and medical procedures wherever they occur: in hospitals, surgical centers, medical offices and fertility clinics.

Our Benefits:

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting hourly base pay for this role is between $23 and $27. The actual base pay includes many factors, and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

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