Patient Care Coordinator
Summary
| Title: | Patient Care Coordinator |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1292077 |
| Location: | Reading, PA |
| Department: | Encompass Healthcare |
Description
About the Role
Encompass Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team supporting a telehealth-based outpatient psychiatry clinic. This fully remote role provides administrative and virtual clinical support to psychiatric providers and patients, ensuring smooth coordination of care and a positive patient experience. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced virtual healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Virtually greet and check in patients for telehealth appointments, ensuring a supportive and professional experience
- Obtain and update patient medical histories, current medications, and relevant health information
- Support psychiatric providers during telehealth visits through documentation assistance and care coordination
- Schedule and coordinate patient appointments, follow-ups, and referrals
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Provide patient education related to treatment plans, medications, and telehealth processes
- Respond to patient questions or concerns via phone, secure messaging, or telehealth platforms
- Assist with insurance verification, billing support, and claims processing as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare support role (e.g., clinical support staff, patient services, care coordination, or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems, telehealth platforms, and Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently in a remote work setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and diagnoses
- Ability to adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality standards
- Experience supporting telehealth and/or behavioral health services preferred
Why Join Us?
- Fully remote role supporting accessible mental health care
- Collaborative, patient-centered team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing telepsychiatry practice
