Patient Service Representative - Gastroenterology - Springer Building

Saint Francis Health System; Bixby (OK); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, OK is seeking a full-time front desk receptionist to perform reception, registration and billing functions in the front office of the medical practice to facilitate patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months of front-facing customer service or medical office experience, and strong PC and communication skills to manage multi-tasking and coordinate with clinical staff.

Formación

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of front-facing customer service or medical office experience.
• Demonstrated PC skills and ability to record and interpret data.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Greets and directs patients and visitors per office protocols.
• Schedules appointments, registers demographics and billing information, determines eligibility.
• Uses EMR and other computer applications to accomplish tasks.
• Maintains medical records and prepares billing documentation.
• Collects co-pays/deductibles and handles cash receipts daily.
• Reviews claims and assists in collections as needed.

Conocimientos

PC skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

EMR software

Descripción del empleo

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeJob Summary: Performs reception, registration and billing functions in the front office of the Medical Practice to facilitate the effective delivery of patient care.Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.Work Experience: Minimum 6 months of front facing customer service or medical office experience, preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated PC skills. Effective organization of multi-task role. Ability to accurately record and interpret data. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to learn quickly. Effective critical thinking and use of logic.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member. Greets and directs patients and visitors according to established office protocols. Informs patients of delays in care. Communicates schedule changes to physicians, clinical assistants and other staff as appropriate. Maintains and corrects environment for cleanliness and safety. Schedules appointments, registers demographic and billing information, determines eligibility to accommodate patient's care in the medical office. Successfully uses the EMR and other computer applications to accomplish tasks according to policies and procedures. Maintains medical records including preparation of charts, filing of correspondence and test results. Prepares encounter forms and other supporting billing documentation. Maintains and distributes provider schedules including application of templates, hold times, etc. Determines and collects co-pays and deductibles from patients. Requests payments of self pay balances according to policies. Responsible for preparation of cash receipts, bank deposits and balancing of cash drawer on a daily basis. Converts provider written description of diagnosis to appropriate ICD-9 code. Posts charges and payments to patient accounts. Reviews and corrects rejected or denied claims. Reviews and assists in collections of past due accounts. Prepares phone notes for communication to the provider from patients, pharmacists, and other healthcare sources. Makes calls to patients to remind them of pending appointments or communication from provider. Distributes mail and other communication to patients, providers and staff. Determines eligibility and obtains authorization for services. Schedules tests and appointments for referred services. Tracks referrals made for specified services. Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions. Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies. Remains informed and compliant with current Health System, Warren Clinic, HIPAA and OSHA policies and procedures.Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making decisions in a complex technical or professional field.Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal / external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at director level or above.Special Job Dimensions: None.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Gastroenterology - Springer Building - Warren ClinicLocation:Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136EOE Protected Veterans/Disability