Clerical Coordinator

St. Joseph's/Candler; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler seeks a courteous Front Desk Receptionist to greet patients, collect for services, and document information for providers. The role involves accurate data entry in the EMR and collaboration with hospital staff as needed.

The candidate should have high customer service orientation, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Associates degree preferred and 1 year of office experience required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• 1 year office practice setting required.
• No licensure or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs eligibility; accurately inputs patient demographics and insurance information; schedules appointments.
• Answers phones; processes incoming and outgoing documents; collects payments.
• Enter out-of-office charges into EMR; assist with bank deposits and front-end closing; monitor office supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Associates degree

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Acts as receptionist for all incoming clients into the practice with utmost customer care. Collects fees at time of service to include outstanding balances. Assist with answering calls ensuring the proper documentation of information is gathered and passed on to the providers. This position is responsible for entering and processing any out office charges into EMR, which will include collaboration with hospital and nursing home staff. Clerical Coordinator maintains an open line of communication with the providers and office manager. Assist practice manager with various duties and responsibilities as assigned.This position requires a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude towards the patients, physicians, and fellow employees. Must have strong people skills and be a team player. Individual must maintain a professional attitude while performing multiple tasks in a pressured environment. Individual must be innovative and self-motivating, engaging in tasks without being directed to do so. Individual must be detail oriented.

Education

• Associates Degree - Preferred

Experience

• 1 Year Office Practice Setting - Required

License & Certification

• None Required

Core Job Functions

• Performs eligibility. Accurately inputs patient demographic and insurance information. Schedules appointments accordingly.
• Answers phones. Processes incoming and outgoing documents. Collects payments.
• Assist with bank deposits and daily front end closing. Enters out of office charges, if applicable. Monitors office supplies.