Registration Clerk | 40 hours per week | Medicine Specialists

20000 Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great River Health in Iowa is seeking a clinic receptionist/medical assistant to handle front desk tasks, answer calls, collect co-pays, and verify insurance. You will enter patient demographics in the EMR, coordinate with the care team, and ensure accurate records while delivering friendly, professional service.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, with preference for medical terminology knowledge, healthcare experience, and

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Preferred medical terminology knowledge.
• Preferred healthcare experience.
• Preferred computer classes/experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones, direct calls, and provide information when taking messages.
• Collect co-pays and record transactions.
• Enter and verify patient information including demographics and insurance.
• Communicate with customers and staff to answer questions or address complaints.
• Scan/import records to EMR and generate mailings.
• Greet patients and families and maintain a positive first impression.
• Maintain inventory and supplies.
• Schedule or reschedule patient appointments.
• Follow HIPAA and health system rules.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Computer skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Job Details

Minimum Hiring Wage: From $18.89 per hour Job Details: Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Description

Performs a variety of clerical functions and tasks related to clinic specific needs.

Provides timely and accurate information to patients and customers who call on the telephone to request information.

Duties include pre-certifying with insurance companies, filing, scheduling, communicating with other members of the healthcare team, and maintaining records using the Electronic Health Record system.

Greets patients and families when they arrive at the clinic.

Verifies all pertinent demographic information that is required including data used for regulatory compliance.

Collects co-pay and verifies correct insurance information at each visit.

What you will do

• Answer telephones, direct calls, and provide appropriate amount of information when taking messages for follow up.
• Collect co-pays, co‑insurance, past due balances and record transactions.
• Collect, enter and verify patient information to include demographics and insurance.
• Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints.
• Scanning/import records to EMR and generate mailings.
• Greets patient and families; provides a positive first impression.
• Maintain inventory and supplies.
• Operate office equipment.
• Schedule/reschedule patient appointments according to provider preferences and template.
• Strictly follow all health system rules, regulations and HIPPA guidelines.
• Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications.
• Troubleshoot problems involving office equipment and computer software.
• Utilize the health system phone and secure messaging.
• Process patient requests appropriately, based on clinic‑specific expectations.
• This may include receiving and relaying accurate, detailed medical information.
• General understanding of insurance, eligibility as related to revenue cycle Completing and obtaining accurate release of information.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent
• Required Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Preferred Medical Terminology
• Preferred Previous healthcare experience
• Preferred Prefer computer classes and/or experience

Benefits

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.