Description
Summary:
Provide assistance to Office Manager and coordinate daily operations. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
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Maintains required core competencies.
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Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
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Must be understanding, courteous and professional at all times in contacts with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff.
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Schedule patient appointments.
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Liaison between medical professionals and patients.
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Answer telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner with minimum rings.
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Route phone calls and handle enquires efficiently and courtesy.
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Receive and convey message in writing and verbally.
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Receive requests for recur medication.
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Welcome patients and visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
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Monitor patient flow in treatment room.
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Answer non-medical questions for patients.
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Organize and manage patient records and date efficiently using computer software.
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Monitor and maintain supplies and forms.
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Maintain supply of snacks, juices and paper items for food consumption.
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Coordinate provider appointments and treatment room availability.
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Optimize patient satisfaction by scheduling service delivery within their preferences.
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File and fax documents
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Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of information.
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Comfort patients by anticipating their anxieties and respecting their grief process.
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Book and organize lunch meetings between doctor and pharmaceutical representatives.
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Register and schedule blood draw appointments.
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Schedule appointments i.e. port placement surgeries with other medical clinics.
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Contribute equitably to the maintenance of cleanliness of the medical practice.
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Contribute of team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
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Clean equipment, chairs and change bed lines as needed to assist nurses.
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Help to ensure the safety of patients by assisting with transfers and restroom as needed.
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Receive laboratory results, recording and distributing results promptly.
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Register and take blood, urine and other specimens to the lab.
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Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies.
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Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Experience coding in outpatient and office procedures.
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Must have experience in working in a physician's office and have previous experience with insurance billing including but not limited to coding, billing and scheduling.
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Ability to communicate well in a caring/supportive manner with individuals and families.
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Excellent telephone etiquette and keyboard skills.
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Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
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Should have good computer knowledge.
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Knowledge of medical terminology.
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Must be able to organize medical office.
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Handle multiple tasks concurrently.
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Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with patients and doctors.
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Be flexible ensuring proper patient care.
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Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current American Heart — Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time