Clinic Office Assistant

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; Sanford, Lexington (NC, KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage patient scheduling and billing processes. This role involves checking patients in and out, verifying insurance eligibility, and maintaining accurate patient records. The organization is recognized for its exceptional patient care and outcomes, providing a supportive environment for its employees. If you are passionate about contributing to a team that prioritizes patient health and well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical college preferred.
• 3 years of medical billing experience may substitute for formal training.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient scheduling and check-in/check-out processes.
• Verify insurance eligibility and process patient referrals.

Skills

Medical Billing

Insurance Verification

Office Automation Skills

Education

High School Graduate

Technical College (Preferred)

Tools

Practice Management Systems

EMRs

Job description

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Responsibilities

Manages scheduling of appointments. Checks patients in and out and uses accurate and appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes. Registers patients, processes payments, and collects co-payments. Maintains current database of patients' demographics and billing information. Verifies insurance eligibility. Processes patient referrals for tests and referrals to specialists.

Qualifications

1. High school graduate.
2. One year technical college preferred.
3. Three years of experience in a physician office with medical billing experience may be accepted in lieu of formal training.
4. Experience with practice management systems, EMRs; office automation skills, and insurance reimbursement.