Clerical Coordinator

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Rincon, GA seeks a friendly receptionist to manage patient flow, collect payments, and enter demographics and insurance data into the EMR. You will answer phones, schedule appointments, and support front-end operations with accuracy and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has at least an Associates degree preferred and 1 year in an office practice setting, with strong people skills and the ability to multitask under pressure.

Qualifications

• Performs eligibility checks and inputs patient demographics and insurance data.
• Answers phones, processes documents, and collects payments.
• Assists with deposits, front-end closing, and monitors office supplies.

Responsibilities

• Inputs patient demographics and insurance information accurately.
• Answers phones, processes incoming and outgoing documents, and collects payments.
• Assists with bank deposits and daily front end closing; enters out of office charges when applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Data entry

Team player

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

EMR entry

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.