Patient Support Spec II

ADP, Inc.; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Kenner, LA, is seeking a front desk receptionist/medical office assistant to support patient flow, scheduling, and registration, and to collect payments.

The role involves answering calls, greeting patients, updating registrations, inputting data into the EHS system, and coordinating with nurses for emergencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and several years of medical office experience, or be bilingual with at least two years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years in medical office environment, or bilingual with 2 years medical office experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend fluent English.
• Ability to operate computer systems and input data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming calls; take messages as needed.
• Greet patients for appointments and verify/update registration information.
• Notify nurse of emergency walk-ins to ensure timely triage.
• Schedule center appointments in the EHS system (walk-ins, scheduled, call-ins).
• Scan patient IDs into the patient management system.
• Cross-train with other front desk staff to avoid service delays.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Medical office experience

Telephone etiquette

Bilingual

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHS system

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

General patient support and manage scheduling of patients; accepts patient payments and generates daily deposit reports; performs data entry.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answer and route incoming calls, as appropriate; Take messages when necessary
• Greet incoming patients scheduled for appointments and walk-ins and verify on each visit that the patient registration information is current; Update any changes and input information into EHS
• Notify the nurse of any emergency walk-in patients to facilitate patient being triaged timely
• Schedules center appointments in EHS patient management system (walk-ins, scheduled appointments, call-ins, etc.) according to protocol
• Scan patient IDs into patient management system
• Cross train with other front desk support staff to ensure the department's routines are not backlogged or interrupted
• Other job duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Highschool graduate with 3 or more years of medical office experience and or Bilingual with 2 years of medical office experience, pleasant telephone etiquette; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patients; must be computer literate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written documents fluently.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

No professional certifications, licenses or registration required. All candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and screening as part of pre-employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirement and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, with proper medical documentation/clearance, if applicable.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description includes the major duties and responsibilities of the job but is not inclusive of every task inherent in the job. In addition, it may be occasionally necessary for employees to be assigned tasks not specifically covered by their permanent assignment. Employees will be expected to comply with reasonable requests from their supervisor.

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have read and understand the job description for this position. I agree to abide by all the duties and responsibilities for the job including any reasonable request from my supervisor. I also understand that I will be evaluated based on these job specific performance standards.