About the Role
Responsible for being the first point of contact for patients, staff, and guests presenting at the clinic, and performing all administrative tasks associated with patient check-in.
Responsibilities
- Open front office and perform all associated duties.
- Welcome, greet, and assist patients courteously and professionally.
- Schedule patient appointments accurately and efficiently using the computer system.
- Answer incoming telephone calls, provide information, or route calls as needed.
- Register patients by accurately entering demographic and insurance information into the electronic medical system.
- Verify and ensure completeness of patient registration documentation.
- Verify and enter patient data into the electronic medical system.
- Review and verify patient insurance coverage using online resources.
- Explain payment options, including sliding scale fees, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payment assistance.
- Collect deposits or co-payments/deductibles prior to patient being seen by the provider.
- Perform closing and end-of-day processes, including daily posting of collected monies and balancing the drawer for deposit.
- Utilize clinic software systems, including i2i, Tableau, Vital Interactions, Patient Portal, and check-in kiosks.
- Run Vital Interaction reports and follow up on appointments needing confirmation and no-shows.
- Collaborate with nursing, provider, medical assistant, and extended care teams for smooth patient flow and reduced cycle time.
- Assist the clinical care team in closing gaps in care by notifying patients of services due.
- Scan medical documents into the EMR system with the HIM department.
- Notify appropriate personnel of emergencies, messages, and patient arrivals.
- Document and communicate patient concerns to the site triad leadership team.
- Work assigned hours, including occasional hours outside of regularly scheduled times and weekends.
- Participate in meetings and trainings, adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient, clinical, and company information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Perform all duties ethically, consistent with the I Promise statement.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of healthcare office concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of insurance verification procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Knowledge of HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines and regulations.
- Skilled in providing exceptional customer service.
- Skilled in verbal and written communications, including telephone and email etiquette and documentation.
- Skilled in working independently in a fast-paced, multi-task clinical environment, as well as part of a team.
- Skilled in effective problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to work in a self-directed, organized manner.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to present information consistently, organized, and accurately.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and ingenuity in response to change.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization and with external customers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Telephone Etiquette
- Email Etiquette
- Documentation
- Independent Work
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Confidentiality
Location
- Clinic
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least one year of demonstrated experience in an administrative position.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
