Checkout Specialist

Dent Neurologic Group Llp; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life scheduling

Free onsite parking

Life insurance

401(k)

Critical illness plan

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Dent Neurologic Institute is seeking a Checkout Specialist for our Buffalo, NY location. This full-time role involves patient intake activities, data entry into EMR, scheduling, and coordination of patient care with physicians and staff. The position supports billing and scheduling processes and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location includes Wehrle and Williamsville sites with set schedules and paid time off. Salary ranges from $16.50 to $18.75 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in patient care activities during examinations, including vital signs and mini-mental assessments.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures and records data for the medical record.
• Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary and adjusts provider schedules as priorities change.
• Responds to patient inquiries with accurate information and directs calls to clinical staff as needed.
• Manages referrals and coordinates care with patients and internal/external contacts.
• Enters data into EMR including prescriptions and diagnostic testing.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and testing both internally and externally.
• Serves as liaison to patients and other staff; follows up as directed.

Job description

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Checkout Specialist

Full Time Entry Buffalo, NY, US

Salary Range: $16.50 To $18.75 Hourly

Dent Neurologic Institute is committed to excellence in all we do. Our culture is built on 4 key pillars: respect, quality, productivity, and wellbeing. By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall overall mission, we are dedicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues. When you join the Dent team, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits:

• Work-Life Balance with Set Scheduling (no overnight shifts)
• Free Onsite Parking at All Locations
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Locations: Wehrle, Williamsville

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates and participates in a variety of patient care activities in the examination of patients to include: vital signs, mini-mental assessments, assisting with diagnostic procedures, records data for medical record.
• Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary and assists with modifying provider schedule when necessary to conform to changing priorities and unanticipated events, including changes in staffing schedule and other activities.
• Responds appropriately to patient inquiries, providing accurate and detailed information.
• Responds appropriately to referring physician’s office inquiries
• Answers all calls pertinent to assigned area, directing clinical calls to appropriate clinical personnel
• Works with patient and other office personnel to coordinate care
• Data entry into EMR pertaining to the patient’s office visit; entering any prescriptions, diagnostic testing and outside procedures.
• Schedules follow up appointments for office visits and diagnostic testing that is to be done internally as well as externally
• Serves as a liaison to patient and other internal and external contacts
• Makes follow-up phone calls to patients as self, manager or provider directs
• Clerical duties in a time efficient manner as set forth by the office manager
• Escort and/or transport patients to treatment room and other clinic locations.
• Refers patients to proper clinical resources for health care questions and to proper personnel for Dent policies such as billing and or financial support
• Interacts calmly, respectfully and in a friendly manner with physicians and all other health care professionals in assurance of accurate medical record content for physicians’ review
• Reports errors or problems so that appropriate action may be taken for patient care
• Participate in development and implementation of general policies and procedures to provide for the physical and emotional comfort and safety of patients.
• Complies with quality assurance, HIPAA, customer focus, infection control, safety and other policies as set forth.
• Organization of work area and clinic, keeping the provider on schedule. Prioritization of tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Compensation:

• Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the pay range
• Rates are commensurate with experience

EEO Statement : DENT Neurologic Institute is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.