Laboratory Practice Representative Trainee-Pathology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Practice Representative Trainee-Pathology to perform front desk tasks, phlebotomy, and patient registration in an ambulatory laboratory setting in Baltimore, MD.

You will collect demographic and insurance data, verify information, and support scheduling and pre-visit activities. The role requires completion of a phlebotomy program and a high school diploma, with knowledge of billing systems and payer requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of an accredited program in Phlebotomy
• Previous medical office experience is a plus
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization
• Knowledge of computerized billing system

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of FPI practices and payer contracts.
• Manages provider schedules and scheduling appointments accurately and effectively.
• Collects co-payments and outstanding balances; posts in GE Front Desk Credit Card Module.
• Assists in revenue cycle related to patient encounters and demographic/insurance info.
• Observes FPI policies and promotes positive guest relations.
• Confirms all written orders on requisitions match specimen labels.

Skills

Patient registration

Appointment scheduling

Cash collection

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Medical office experience

Basic accounting principles

Payer requirements knowledge

Computerized billing system knowledge

Tools

GE Front Desk Credit Card Module

Billing system

Job description

Laboratory Practice Representative Trainee-Pathology

Job Category : Laboratory

Requisition Number : LABOR009952

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $13.56 USD to $20.29 USD

Locations

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UMPB - Professional Bldg.
Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

Description

Performs various front desk and phlebotomy duties in an ambulatory laboratory setting including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, scheduling patients and/or verifying insurance information, phlebotomy specimen collection and quality checks of samples. Must be fully certified in patient registration and phlebotomy; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates knowledge of FPI and its practices, including payer contracts, policies and best practices.
• Exhibits entry level of skill in managing provider schedules and scheduling appointments accurately and effectively, including communicating patient responsibilities (obtaining a referral, bringing a co-pay, presenting identification and an insurance card at check in) and other events as part of the practice pre-visit activities.
• Demonstrates the ability and understanding of FPI policy for cash collection and patient encounter, including collecting co-payments, outstanding balances and posting accurately and efficiently in GE Front Desk Credit Card Module.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the revenue cycle as it relates to patient encounters and obtaining/verifying patient demographic and insurance information in order to receive payment for services rendered.
• Observes and applies relevant FPI and departmental policies and procedures. Observes and promotes positive guest relations. Demonstrates courtesy and open communications with patients and referral sources.
• Confirms all written orders on the requisition match specimen label.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Completion of an accredited program in Phlebotomy
• Previous medical office experience is a plus
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization
• Knowledge of computerized billing system

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position.Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

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