Job Description
Description
Summary:
Performs a variety of complex administrative duties for patients in need of routine and/or urgent appointments, medical procedures, tests, and associated ancillary services in an ambulatory in/outpatient setting. Assess patients’ needs, including but not limited to, financial counseling, interpreter services, social services and refers to appropriate person or area. Alerts providers to emergent patient care needs.
Responsibilities:
Receives and directs phone calls from patients and physician offices
Schedules patients for treatment by multiple providers and treatment areas, and arranges a variety of associated tests and procedures according to established guidelines and specific criteria
Prioritizes appointments in a manner that fosters optimum patient care, efficient utilization of physician’s clinical staff, as well as equipment and facilities
Handles urgent patient care calls and may alert providers to emergent patient care symptoms and concerns
Schedules urgent care appointments as needed and directed by physician
Greets patients for scheduled and/or urgent care appointments and procedures
Confirms and verifies patient demographic and insurance information
Collect co-payments from patients upon arrival when applicable
Obtains signatures of consent from patient/guardian for treatment authorization and insurance/billing information
Collaborates with insurers to obtain patients’ prior-authorizations for procedures and tests as needed
Follows guidelines established by insurers to ensure that pre-authorization, pre-certification, and physician referrals for treatment are obtained prior to patient visits.
Verifies eligibility for procedures or tests from various health care institutions
Reviews and audits billing discrepancy reports and researches errors for resolution
Maintains accurate and timely records, logs, charges, files, and other related information as required
Performs a variety of related administrative and clerical duties, such as retrieving files and other records, faxing, collating, data entry, and relaying messages to physicians, residents and staff
Prepares special reports or spreadsheets for physicians as requested
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
Contributes in maintaining a respectful environment of professionalism, tolerance, and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors
Performs other duties as required.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Proficient in software and computer systems
Knowledgeable of business office terminology / procedures
Ability to multi task and work under stressful situation
Effective written and verbal communication skills
1+ year of customer service experience required
Experience with medical office terminology preferred
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office,