Patient Care Coordinator [Client-Based]
Job Description:
About Outsentia
Outsentia is a global talent and operations partner helping companies build high-performing offshore teams in regions like Pakistan. We help our clients find top talent and scale quickly, without compromising quality. Our mission is to bridge exceptional global talent with fast-growing companies that need flexible, reliable, and cost-effective support.
Overview
We are hiring a Patient Care Coordinator to serve as the primary point of contact for patients and to support the smooth day-to-day operation of a U.S.-based healthcare practice. This role is responsible for coordinating scheduling, communication, and patient records so that both patients and providers experience a seamless, well-organized care journey.
Location: Gulberg Greens, Islamabad
Time: Monday- Saturday | US Hours (45 hours a week)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days on-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Details
- Check patient eligibility and confirm insurance benefits ahead of every scheduled visit.
- Read through payer policies and correctly distinguish between them.
- Calculate what a patient will owe out of pocket [deductibles, copays, and coinsurance] and log this clearly in the practice management system.
- Put together and submit prior authorization requests to insurance carriers, whether through online portals, fax, or by phone.
- Go through clinical notes, lab results, and physician orders to confirm medical necessity is documented before an authorization is submitted.
- Keep tabs on authorizations that are still pending, push back on denials through the appeals process, and fast-track anything urgent so patient care isn't held up.
- Field calls to and from patients to book, move, or remind them about upcoming visits and routine checkups.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records within the practice's EHR/EMR system.
- Act as the go-between for patients, providers, and insurance companies, resolving scheduling or coverage issues as they come up.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in U.S. healthcare operations - scheduling, eligibility checks, prior authorizations, or insurance verification.
- Solid working knowledge of U.S. insurance concepts.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Attention to detail
What Would Make You Stand Out
- Prior experience with U.S. medical or dental insurance verification.
- Experience working in a remote/distributed healthcare team.
- Bilingual communication skills.
EOE
Outsentia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.