Patient Access & Care Concierge

Summit Health Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD in New York is seeking an Office Clerk/Receptionist to greet patients, manage registration, and maintain smooth patient flow. You will handle calls, collect payments, verify insurance, and schedule tests and appointments with attention to HIPAA and accuracy.

The role requires outstanding customer service, English proficiency, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Minimal travel to satellite offices may be needed; prior PSR-like experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of medical office terminology preferred.
• Basic proficiency in computer use required.
• Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Windows based environment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors, patients, and families in a friendly professional manner and directs them appropriately.
• Maintains an efficient patient flow through the registration process and provides excellent customer service to patients/families.
• Promptly answers the telephone, directs all calls appropriately, takes an accurate message and delivers to the appropriate individual/demonstrates appropriate etiquette.
• Informs patients of delay in physician schedules, assists with patient comfort while delayed.
• Posts all self pay charges, collects payments, and provides patient with receipt. Accurately reconciles daily payments. Reconciles billing slips to daily schedule.
• Opens and closes batches properly, accurately reconciles collections, prepares deposits and documents corrections.
• Scans the insurance card, processes insurance verifications utilizing the on-line system, and updates the patient account. Updates patient information including demographics, insurance, HIPAA forms and financial waivers.
• Schedules appointments accurately according to department guidelines; using waitlist when applicable. Confirms future appointments as needed. Review Eligibility and Phone report.
• Schedules and enters orders for diagnostic tests, and procedures, following all appropriate workflows.
• Works cooperatively with Patient Care Resources and clinical staff to ensure timely pre-authorizations.
• Completes referrals according to departmental guidelines and properly enters into the appropriate system.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Office Supervisor / Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Performs various clerical duties such as faxing, photocopying, scanning, filing and mailings.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules, covers for other staff when asked including other office locations.
• Demonstrates the ability to adequately follow downtime procedures.
• Other job duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

EHR

Practice Management System

Office software

Job description

VillageMD in New York is seeking an Office Clerk/Receptionist to greet patients, manage registration, and maintain smooth patient flow. You will handle calls, collect payments, verify insurance, and schedule tests and appointments with attention to HIPAA and accuracy.

The role requires outstanding customer service, English proficiency, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Minimal travel to satellite offices may be needed; prior PSR-like experience is a plus.