Medical Front Office Associate

RAYUS Radiology; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

PTO and holiday pay

Job summary

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a Front Office Associate to join our team. You will greet and register patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and coordinate with clinicians in a cheerful and professional manner.

This part-time position includes every other weekend shifts (Sat/Sun 7:15am-3:30pm) and two weekdays the opposite week (7:00am-3:30pm). DailyPay is available after set-up. Benefits include medical/dental/vision and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• One year of applicable customer service experience.
• Proficient in using computer systems and typing.
• Experience using electronic medical record/health record (EMR/HER) systems preferred.
• Experience in Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check-in patients scheduled for imaging services; process payments and copays as needed.
• Answer phones and handle calls efficiently and friendly.
• Field calls for Center Team Members and relay messages.
• Act as liaison between imaging technologists and patients; relay scanner status and clinic information.
• Maintain lobby organization and assist with general office cleanup; order supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Computer systems

Education

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Tools

EMR/HER systems

Job description

RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! The pay range for this position is $17.50-$24.70 based on direct and relevant experience.

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Front Office Associate to join our team. The Front Office Associate is responsible for providing services to patients and referring professionals by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting and registering patients in a cheerful, professional, and sincere manner. This is a part-time position working every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 7:15am-3:30pm and two weekdays the opposite week working 7:00am-3:30pm (days vary based on staffing needs).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(55%) Registration

1. Greet and checks-in patients scheduled for imaging services; processes payments and copays as needed
2. Answer phones and handles calls in an efficient and friendly manner
3. Field phone calls appropriately for Center Team Members
4. Act as liaison between imaging technologists and the patients waiting for exams, and relays messages regarding scanner status and other Clinic information
5. Maintain organization of the front office lobby area by straightening magazines, organizing coffee supplies and assisting with general office cleanup
6. Order office supplies as needed
7. Maintain supply of patient information sheets
8. Push patient imaging via electronic interfaces
9. Complete patient appointment confirmation calls and provide preparation instructions to patients
10. Fax/scan reports, billing information, and medical release forms as requested

(20%) Scheduling

1. Arrange transportation, interpreters, and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate
2. Enter and submit patient exam orders
3. Verify patient exam orders match exam schedules
4. Schedule referrals and ensures proper authorizations are obtained
5. Schedule walk-in patients
6. Process requests for image orders and CDs from both the referring physicians and patients
7. Maintain an up-to-date and accurate database of all current and potential referring physicians

(20%) Insurance

1. Verify patient's insurance coverage
2. Pre-certify all patient exams with the patient's insurance company
3. Obtain insurance authorizations
4. Apply knowledge of insurance carriers (example Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain pre-authorization, if needed, prior to patient appointments
5. Facilitate Release of Information (ROI) requests for patients, referring offices, other medical facilities, attorneys & insurance companies following Company guidelines

(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Required:

1. High School Diploma, or equivalent
2. One (1) year of applicable customer service experience
3. Proficient in using computer systems and typing

Preferred:

1. Two (2) years' customer service experience
2. Experience using electronic medical record/health record (EMR/HER) computer systems
3. Experience working in a Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging healthcare setting
4. Knowledge of basic medical terminology
5. Insurance knowledge
6. 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 all www.rayusradiology.com/careers.

DailyPay implementation is contingent upon initial set-up period.