Coordinator, Client Services - Physician Primary Care

The salary range for this position is $20.73 - $29.02 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Client Services Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Client Services Coordinator serves as a representative to new and existing clients, acts as a liaison by establishing a strong professional relationship, and ensures open lines of communication and customer satisfaction. This is accomplished by: working closely with the client and keeping current on client information and health care needs. The incumbent serves as a resource for clients, coworkers, and providers by performing a variety of administrative support and logistical functions related to, or in facilitation of the client’s care.

Responsibilities:

• Internal: Weekly contact with corporate billing office, department manager, site supervisor, physicians, medical assistants.
• Maintains ongoing communication with client regarding status of care, treatment plan, and all related health care needs.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls including calls for scheduling, coordinating tests and results, referrals and billing questions. Investigate, monitor and resolve all inquiries.
• Coordinate the scheduling of various specialist appointments for patients.
• Establish a network of contacts.
• Assist with departmental communication and marketing strategies.
• Manages schedules to make best use of all resources including providers, rooms and equipment.
• Schedules appointments within own department and coordinates appointment scheduling with other departments or organizational partners.
• Performs administrative assistant functions including writing and sending letters and email messages
• Maintains a database of all corporate client profiles.
• Facilitates the resolution/prevention of billing errors and denials – including obtaining pre-certifications or referrals as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year experience in a healthcare environment
• Experience in a customer service role
• Computer experience (data entry, Microsoft Word, Excel, electronic medical record system

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish language
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.