This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital for the Vein Center.  Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8a-5p onsite.The Patient Liaison reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.Responsibilities:Manages schedules to make best use of all resources including providers, rooms and equipment.Performs schedule maintenance activities such as opening and closing clinic templates and coordinates care alternatives for patients impacted by changes.Communicates with patients and/or clinical staff as necessary to ensure patient compliance with prescribed treatment plan.Assists Practice Manager with data collection and analysis related to physician productivity and resource utilization.Facilitates the resolution/prevention of billing errors and denials including obtaining pre-certifications or referrals as needed.Registers patients and schedules or coordinates the scheduling of appointments.Provides patient education information and/or materials as needed.Maintains a strong relationship with patients, internal providers and staff, external hospital departments, physician offices and vendors.Answers all incoming inquiries from patients, providers, staff and others related to all aspects of practice operations.Conducts follow-up with patients to ensure compliance with all testing, prescriptions and the plan of care.May perform other duties as assigned.
