Front Office Assistant Per Diem/Evening - Long Beach - (Job Number: MEM007079)

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is looking for a front office staff member in Long Beach, California, to provide exceptional patient service and support within medical practices. The role involves managing patient information, verifying insurance, handling payments, and ensuring a smooth patient experience. Applicants should have strong customer service skills and a high school diploma, with a preference for medical office experience.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Shift differentials and bonuses

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Customer Service is preferred.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient pre-arrival and registration processes.
• Verify insurance eligibility and manage payment processes accurately.
• Answer incoming calls professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Computer Management Systems

Patient Registration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Terminology Certificate

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Pay Competitive

Location Long Beach/California

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: MEM007079 !*!

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary: Responsible for the front office duties in support of all medical practices as assigned utilizing the five (5) Simply Better steps with every patient and team member interaction.

Essential Job Outcomes

• Ensure Pre-Arrival patient process is complete.
• Assist new patients with Patient Information Forms.
• Accurately verify patient registration data. Verify insurance eligibility prior to patient visit, collect and receipt payments accurately and follow through with all changes. Produce error-free batches which include counting and balancing in agreement with EHR.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance requirements including patient financial obligations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer management systems.
• Knowledge of computer scheduling functions, using proper registration protocols with all new patients, editing existing patient data, and utilizing proper visit types.
• Confirm and reschedule all appointments as directed. Reschedule any bumped appointments. Process arrived, cancelled, rescheduled, and no-show appointments per protocol.
• Answer all calls within 3 rings. Screen and direct all incoming telephone calls in an efficient and professional manner.
• Monitor lobby for prolonged patient waiting by notifying appropriate party (patient/provider/nurse) when extended waiting time occurs. Notify Management of patient issues.
• Ensure patient areas are safe, clear, and free from hazards.
• Identify improvement opportunities, implement countermeasures and escalate to appropriate management resource as needed.
• Receive, file, sort, and distribute all incoming and outgoing materials appropriately.
• Perform any additional or miscellaneous duties as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge and ability.
• “Other duties as assigned”.

Pay Range: $22/hr

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards

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Experience

• One (1) year minimum of Customer Service in any field preferred.

• Prior medical office experience preferred.

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent required.

• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred.

• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider required

Dates and Times needed: 5pm-9pm on weekdays and rotating weekends.5pm - 9pm

About the company

MemorialCare is Orange & LA counties' leading integrated health system with the best doctors, urgent care, & pediatricians. Join our family & see the difference today!

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