Medical Business Office Assistant

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kaweah Health, based in Visalia, California, is seeking a full-time Sleep Center clerical assistant for day shifts. You will perform standard front-desk duties, greet patients, verify information, and support billing and scheduling processes within a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of clerical experience, preferably in healthcare, and demonstrates strong organizational and confidentiality skills to help ensure smooth patient flow and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of clerical experience, preferably in a medical setting.

Aufgaben

• Answers phones, returns calls, maintains files and distributes mail.
• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous manner.
• Checks-in patients and updates information in the medical record or system.
• Verifies insurance and assists with billing processes as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and proper documentation per policy.

Kenntnisse

Clerical experience

Medical office

Front desk

Jobbeschreibung

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7874 Sleep Center

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Required: Two years of clerical experience, preferably in a medical setting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Performs standard clerical duties, including sorting of mail, answering telephones, returning calls, maintaining files, copying and mailing correspondence. Able to operate all office equipment. May also be responsible for taking meeting minutes and scheduling appointments for the department. May order supplies and handle related paperwork. Schedules appointments following department procedures. Answers telephone, screens and refers calls, takes messages. Responds to routine requests for information. Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical record or computer system. Ensures proper client intake at front desk. May be required to research information needed to complete billing process. May be assigned to key charge information into computer systems for billing purposes. May determine client payment status, i.e., Medi-Cal, Insurance, Cash, etc. When necessary makes referral to benefit counselor. May collect co-pays, deductibles, etc. Provides receipts as required. May be responsible to prepare bank deposits. May be assigned to complete charge postings. May obtain, maintain and file medical record, coordinate lab work, physicians reports, x-rays, etc. Distributes medical reports as assigned. Enters appropriate information into medical record, adhering to medical record guidelines. Ensures that all documents have been reviewed and filed in medical record according to procedure, or sent to medical records. May be responsible for gathering data, completing reports or forms for the department. May be responsible for ordering labs. May be responsible for entering MD orders in department computer system. Complies with confidentiality policies.

BACK OFFICE DUTIES

May be assigned to provide a few back office duties such as: escorting patient to exam room, making sure all paperwork is complete. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Addendum (essential for specific dept)

Pay Range $22.04 -$33.06

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time. We hope you choose to join our team of dedicated professionals serving those who entrust us with their care.