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Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians is seeking a Workers Compensation Coordinator: The experienced Workers Compensation Coordinator will interact with the injured workers, attorneys, providers, employers, and sometimes family members. JOB DESCRIPTION Manage location s Workers Compensation cases throughout the continuum from initial appointment to patient s release, working closely with physicians and case managers. Job Responsibilities Manage Workers Comp: appointments, follow-up, authorizations, communication with Physicians, Case Managers, Employers and Adjusters; attorneys and paralegals with PI cases Copy Dictation for Workers Comp Billing, Workers Comp, Employer and Case Manager Liaison, Enter Missed Workers Comp Appointments, patient demographics. Follow up with patient and adjustor or case manager on all missed appointments Schedule Workers Comp Appointments. Enter all appropriate Insurance information, contacts and phone numbers to complete Health History Address and take action to resolve all Workers Comp issues Obtain authorization for treatment, Physical Therapy, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Second Opinion, surgery, and any other MD orders for WC patients. Schedule all WC patients appointments. Coordinate Second Opinion and Independent Medical Exam appointments with Physicians Maintain current relationships with Carriers, Employers, Adjustors. Work in concert with WC Director to establish new relationships in the market Communicate all WC patient information daily to MD for appointments (e.g., pre-cert status, availability of light duty, etc.) Attend scheduled meetings with Carriers, Adjustors, and WC Director Submit Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) ratings the next day after patient is dismissed from physician s care JOB REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent 2 years Healthcare Experience Extensive working knowledge of worker s compensation insurance and medical terminology Knowledge of ICD-10/CPT Codes Ability to build trust with physicians and case managers Knowledge of electronic medical record systems, preferably Eclinical Works Ability to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment Ability to work as part of a team Must be able to work independently Must be detailed oriented Strong organizational and time management skills Strong customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication skill Strong sense of discretion and professionalism CWCP or MPWCP certification preferred Extensive Knowledge of Department of Labor provider portal Ortho Sport and Spine Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal law or Georgia law.