About the Role
Under direct supervision, the Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant uses basic knowledge and skills obtained through on-the-job training to provide patient-centered medical services and education in support of PPNCNY’s mission. Gathers patient information, identifies concerns, and provides information to other medical professionals to provide services and meet patient needs.
Responsibilities
- Reviews upcoming appointments to ensure accurate patient information and financial responsibility.
- Identifies and researches other primary insurances using verification resources and completes Patient Insurance Authorization form.
- Assesses and documents patient responsibility for copay/deductible/coinsurance amounts based on eligible coverage(s) for visit type before patient arrival.
- Researches and identifies discrepancies with insurance eligibility in the PM system.
- Contacts insurance plans on behalf of patients to identify benefit details based on visit type.
- Obtains and prepares patient waiver/non-covered services form for Front Office to complete with the patient when required.
- Performs day-to-day administrative functions and general office duties including copying, faxing, answering phones, and entering patient data using the Practice Management System and Electronic Health Records.
- Welcomes and greets patients/visitors to the health center in a positive manner; determines purpose of visit and directs them to the appropriate person or department.
- Schedules patients according to Policies and Procedures.
- Adheres to all health center policies on safety and security; maintains restricted areas by safeguarding keyless entry and computer system passwords in strict confidentiality.
- Exercises utmost professionalism to provide excellent customer service for patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with health center policies and HIPAA requirements.
- Maintains patient waiting areas and front-desk areas in an organized and neat manner.
- Verifies method of payment for service and enters insurance information in the computer.
- Scans a copy of the insurance card into the computer.
- Assigns correct fee categories.
- Collects payment as appropriate, including past balances.
- Facilitates enrollment in the Family Planning Benefit Program, Family Planning Extension Program, and Presumptive Eligibility.
- Exercises problem-solving and conflict resolution skills when handling patient complaints; refers patient complaints to appropriate designated personnel as needed.
- Attends scheduled health center staff meetings and all staff day meetings.
- Participates in affiliate efforts to achieve revenue cycle goals.
- Collaborates with health center and non-health center team members to provide excellent internal and external customer service and satisfaction.
- Adheres to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-health center and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.
- Understands and demonstrates compliance with PPNCNY’s policies and procedures related to providing patients with medical supplies and services.
- Accurately documents in the medical records.
- Retrieves medical records for internal and external quality management audits or as required.
- Transfers and receives patient medical records according to policy and procedure, including maintaining archived records.
- Demonstrates accuracy in the collection and documentation of laboratory specimens.
- Assists with patient reminder calls, reschedules cancellations and no-show patient visits.
- Works as a part of a team to maximize productivity standards as determined by PPNCNY’s Medical Management team.
- Under the supervision of licensed health center staff, provides non-judgmental education and care related to PPNCNY’s health center services.
- Interviews patients on entrance to the health center prior to the exam.
- Provides support, under the supervision of a RN/LPN/Provider, to patients receiving surgical services.
- Prepares and restocks exam, intake and medication rooms daily to assure efficient patient flow under the general supervision of licensed staff.
- Performs various medical lab functions, collecting blood and urine specimens, pregnancy testing, blood pressure, hemoglobin, weight and height while using aseptic technique and universal precautions.
- Performs macroscopic exam of tissue post-abortion as well as the recording, reporting, referring, follow-up and transportation of specimens as needed.
Requirements
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups.
- Must be highly flexible; able to accommodate changing needs of the Department.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.
- Basic to intermediate computer knowledge and skills.
- Ability to travel to other centers as needed.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Acceptance and understanding of PPNCNY’s Personnel Policies.
- Current certification in BLS/CPR.
- Assists in training of new employees.
Skills
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Assistant
- Patient-centered medical services
- Patient information gathering
- Patient education
- Insurance verification
- Patient responsibility assessment
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Practice Management System (PMS)
- Customer service
- Confidentiality and privacy protocols
- HIPAA requirements
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Aseptic technique
- Universal precautions
- BLS/CPR certification
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience in a medical office with direct patient care experience or Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred
About the Company
- PPNCNY’s mission
