Patient Representative - Clinics-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Cape Fear (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley ENT in Fayetteville, NC seeks a patient-focused medical office assistant to manage scheduling, new patient intake, and billing workflows. You will accurately enter ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, transcribe non-medical dictation, and support the billing and records team in daily tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting; strong English communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of clerical experience required.
• 1 year of medical business office or significant public contact preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and schedule appointments.
• Maintain patient information and medical records.
• Submit billing invoices daily to billing/collection.
• Handle cash receipts and end-of-day cash reports.
• Transcribe non-medical dictation and assist with clerical tasks.
• Answer phones and greet patients as receptionist.
• Assist in non-invasive procedures as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Typing speed

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PC skills

Job description

Summary

Ensure optimum patient flow through the office; accurate and prompt submission of invoices to billing/collection department; initiation and maintenance of medical records; accurate, efficient scheduling of patient visits and accurate entry of ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes for patient charge and documentation purposes; accurate transcription of non-medical dictation; timely submission of reports.

Facility

Cape Fear Valley ENT

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Cape Fear Valley ENT

Job Family

Clinics - Outpatient

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Register patients expediently while obtaining accurate information; schedule patient appointments for initial and follow-up visits and procedures
• Ensure the completion of new patient information and update information for the medical record
• Receive calls regarding appointments; determine the appropriate provider, length, and type of appointment; schedule appointments accurately
• Collect monies from patients in payment of bill or insurance deductible and co-payment on outpatient accounts; document receipts; prepare cash report at day's end
• Order all outside tests requested by the doctor; schedule patient appointments, confirm
• Enter ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding patient activity information, procedures into data processing system daily
• Transcribe all non-medical dictation
• Submit billing invoices to billing/collection department daily, under the supervision of the Physician Billing Manager
• File, fax and/or mail reports and records
• Compile and submit month end reports in a timely manner
• Assists in tracking supply inventory. Notifies Office Supervisor/Coordinator when supplies need to be reordered
• Serve as receptionist, greeting and directing patients, answering phone in a manner that supports Clinic Guest Relations Policy
• Assists as required in non-invasive medical procedures or as security observer
• As possible, knows where administrative/medical staff can be located and directs emergency messages
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education And Formal Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience

• 1 year of clerical experience required
• 1 year of medical business office or significant public contact preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• PC skills preferred
• Type 45-55 words per minute accurately
• Tact and ability to deal with patients under stress
• Good planning and organizational abilities
• Speaking and hearing is necessary to converse with the public
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding for Part B billables preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and read printed data and monitor screens
• Manual dexterity
• Visual and auditory acuity to collect informationVerbal communications skills
• Ability to lift, stoop, bend, kneel, reach

Required Licenses And Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity