Rheumatology Office Operations & Billing Coordinator

Griffin Hospital; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital in Shelton, CT seeks an experienced medical office administrator to coordinate daily operations, manage patient flow, schedule appointments, and greet visitors in a professional manner.

The role handles check-in/check-out, collects co-pays, processes authorizations, supports billing and credentialing, and maintains office supplies while assisting the practice manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years administrative experience in a medical office.
• Experience with prior authorizations and medical billing.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Must possess strong customer service and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office operations, patient flow and appointment scheduling.
• Promptly and professionally answer telephone calls.
• Greet patients and visitors to the office.
• Check-in/check-out for patients; update registrations and collect co-pays.
• Contact insurance carriers to obtain prior authorizations.
• Manage billing and charge entry for the office.
• Support central billing and credentialing to resolve denied claims.
• Provide general clerical support and maintain office supplies; assist the practice manager.
• Schedule procedures.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Scheduling and front desk

Telephone etiquette

Medical terminology

Electronic health records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

Billing software

Job description

Griffin Hospital in Shelton, CT seeks an experienced medical office administrator to coordinate daily operations, manage patient flow, schedule appointments, and greet visitors in a professional manner.

The role handles check-in/check-out, collects co-pays, processes authorizations, supports billing and credentialing, and maintains office supplies while assisting the practice manager.