The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Assisting patients using the kiosk prior to registration.
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Escorting patients in need of emergency assistance directly to the treatment area to be registered and evaluated.
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Respectfully handling Physician and Nurse requests in a timely manner.
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Communicating information about Patient First’s billing policies, including insurable and non-insurable charges, as needed.
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Accurately registering patients in an expedient manner while providing excellent customer service, compassion, and kindness.
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Verifying all patient demographic, health, pharmacy, and insurance information.
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Thoroughly answering billing and insurance questions and providing itemized billing statements as requested.
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Referring billing questions to the appropriate parties as needed.
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Collecting money and issuing receipts for a patient’s visit, diagnostic studies, and supplies as prompted by the electronic medical record system.
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Discharging the patient and processing incurred charges.
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Completing all cash management duties to include counting and accounting for money collected at the end of the shift.
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Receiving, sending, and distributing correspondence as directed.
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Filing and scanning medical documents and office forms as directed.
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Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift.
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Answering all incoming calls and distributing messages in a timely manner.
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Assisting with other assignments as directed.
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Demonstrating an efficient understanding of the electronic medical record system.
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Receiving, moving, and stocking ordered supplies.
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Cleaning the front office work area and other maintenance assignments as directed.
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Verifying daily reports are run at the end of the day.
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Attending staff meetings as directed.
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Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations).
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Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained.
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Participating in maintenance assignments when necessary and as directed.
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Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions.
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Completing other duties as directed
Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Basic typing skills.
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Minimum one year of clerical experience preferred.
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High school graduate or equivalent.
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Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 7 hours at a time.
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Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
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Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communication skills.
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Ability to prioritize and multitask.
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Willing to work at any center due to a staffing issue, center emergency, or a reduction of work.
Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00, depending on experience.
Benefits and Other Compensation:
- Discounted Medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify)
- Paid Annual Leave, Overtime Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
- Bonuses include:
- Recruitment bonus
- Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
- Weekend bonus (center employees only)