Checkout Specialist

Dent Neurologic Group Llp; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Plan

Legal Plans

Wellness Program

Learning & Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Free Onsite Parking

Job summary

Dent Neurologic Institute is seeking a Checkout Specialist in Amherst, NY. The role supports site managers, coordinating clerical and patient care activities to ensure efficient clinic operations and accurate medical records.

Responsibilities include scheduling, data entry into EMR, coordinating referrals, and communicating with patients and staff. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $18.75 hourly, with a Monday–Friday day schedule and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating patient care activities and clinic scheduling.
• Strong data entry and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive health information per HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care activities in examinations, including vital signs and assessments.
• Assists with scheduling and provider calendars to fit changing priorities.
• Responds to patient inquiries and refers to the appropriate staff.
• Manages calls and directs clinical communications to the right personnel.
• Performs data entry into EMR for visits, prescriptions, and tests.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and diagnostic tests.
• Liaises with patients and internal/external contacts to coordinate care.
• Performs clerical duties efficiently and supports office needs.
• Maintains organized work areas to keep providers on schedule.

Job description

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Checkout Specialist

Full Time Entry Amherst, NY, Amherst, NY, US

Salary Range: $16.00 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 well-being. By remaining dedicated to these values and the 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 (no overnight shifts)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans
• Wellness Program
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Free Onsite Parking at All Locations

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Summary: Under the Site Managers direct support, position will require coordination and participation in a variety of clerical, secretarial and supportive patient care activities to assist medical professional personnel in effective implementation of patient care and provider services in the clinic.

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.

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
40 hours/week