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Louisville, KY, US
Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly
JOB SUMMARY Manage and coordinate patient relationship by providing courteous, and professional service in all interactions. Responsible for appointment scheduling, patient registration, point-of-service payment collection, and other patient inquiries and problem resolution.
Mon - Thur 7:30 - 4:30, Friday 7:30 - 12:30 @ $18-$21 based on experience
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet arriving patients, ensuring a welcoming and superior patient experience.
- Assist patients with completing necessary forms and consents.
- Adhere to patient confidentiality and records release policies.
- Keep lobby and front reception area clean and organized.
Scheduling & Appointment Management
- Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments via phone and at check-out, following established scheduling guidelines.
- Maintain the daily appointment schedule and notify nursing staff and providers of any changes.
- Manage the automated reminder system and complete required follow-up actions.
- Create and send correspondence to patients who fail to keep appointments, in accordance with policy and provider request.
- Prepare new patient packets for upcoming clinic days.
- Register and create records for new patients in the practice management system.
- Update patient demographic and contact information as needed.
- Obtain and verify insurance and other financial information prior to visits.
- Complete required payor authorizations and on-demand insurance eligibility checks, correcting errors prior to the appointment.
Financial Transactions & Recordkeeping
- Request, collect, and record all co-payments, co-insurance, self-pay balances, product sales, and prior balances in accordance with office policy.
- Maintain and balance assigned cash box and reconcile receipts daily.
- Perform end-of-day functions, including managing no-shows, missing charge reports, posting charges, balancing receipts, and preparing bank deposits.
Communication & Coordination
- Answer incoming calls, addressing scheduling, billing, and general inquiries; route calls or messages to appropriate staff as needed.
- Utilize the triage system for patient-related calls in accordance with procedures.
- Communicate effectively with the supervisor regarding expected calls, patient concerns, and staff availability.
- Train others as needed.
- Verify appointment information and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Utilize office equipment such as copiers and fax machines to transmit or prepare documents.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Exact tasks and responsibilities may vary by location; employees are subject to the direction of management at the office, as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the office and/or organization.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduate
- 2+ years customer service experience
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates understanding of customer service principles.
- Working knowledge of computer applications: word processing, medical office management, and spread sheet.
- Ability to accurately record and transmit detailed information.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Ability to use tact and sensitivity to timing in personal transactions.
- Previous experience in operation of office systems: personal computer, printers, copiers, fax, postage machine, telephone systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience in a medical office or other healthcare setting
- Familiarity of third-party payer systems: Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and Department of Health programs.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and working at a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. at times
VSD CORE VALUES
Having fun.
Being a team.
Being resilient.
Being accountable.
Being courageous.
Being entrepreneurial.