Front Office Associate

RAYUS Radiology; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a Front Office Associate in Bangor, ME to deliver exceptional patient service. Responsibilities include scheduling, registration, and insurance verification, contributing to critical patient care in radiology. Ideal candidates will be customer-focused, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a high school diploma.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holiday pay

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years customer service experience required.
• Proficient in using computer systems and typing.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and checking-in patients, maintaining lobby area.
• Verifying patient insurance and handling information requests.
• Scheduling appointments and ensuring proper authorizations.

Skills

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Front Office Associateto join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Front Office Associate, you will be responsible for providing services to patients and referring professionals by answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting and registering patients in a cheerful, professional, and sincere manner, and performing other duties as assigned. This position is per diem, working varied hours between 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday - Sunday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(55%) Registration

• Greets and checks-in patients scheduled for imaging services; registers demographic information and processes payment plans and copays
• Answers phones and handles calls in an efficient and friendly manner
• Fields calls appropriately for center associates
• Acts as liaison between technologists and the patients waiting for exams and relays messages regarding scanner status and other clinic information
• Maintains front office lobby area by straightening magazines and assisting with general office clean up
• Maintains supply of patient information sheets
• Pushes imaging via electronic interfaces
• Completes confirmation calls and provides preparation instructions to patient
• Faxes reports, billing information, and medical release forms as requested

(20%) Insurance

• Verifies patient's insurance
• Obtains copy of insurance authorization
• Uses knowledge of insurance carriers (example Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain authorization if needed prior to appointment
• Handles release of information requests for patients, referring offices, other medical facilities, attorneys & insurance companies following Company guidelines

(20%) Scheduling

• Arranges transportation, interpreters, and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate
• Enters and submits patient exam orders
• Verifies orders match exam schedules
• Schedules referrals and ensures proper authorizations are obtained
• Processes requests for image orders and CDs from referring physicians and patients
• Maintains an up-to-date and accurate database on all current and potential referring physicians

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• 1-2 years customer service experience
• Proficient with using computer systems and typing

Preferred:

• Previous medical office experience
• Medical terminology and office background
• Insurance knowledge
• Bilingual

RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.

We offer benefits (based on eligibility) including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO and holiday pay and many more! Visit our career page to see them allwww.rayusradiology.com/careers.