About this Medical Office Coordinator - Core Physician Epping Pediatrics (32hr, Days) role at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Provides administrative support to physician practice, clinical staff and patients. Responsible for scheduling, directing inquiries, patient referrals, data entry, medical records support and maintenance, office supplies and daily banking.Job Description:
Major Responsibilitiesa. Utilizes superior customer service skills to perform daily administrative duties of the practice including greeting/check-in/check-out, scheduling patients, answering telephones and taking messages.
b. Collection of co pays , patient balances, verify insurance eligibility, update patient demographics Meets TOS payments, eligibility, and denial rate performance metrics as assigned by your standard work.
c. Posts payment and adjustment transactions, balances daily journal and close batches every day May be asked to prepare and deliver bank deposits in accordance with established policies and procedures.
d. May be asked to mentor and train new staff.
e. Provides patient referrals (with physician direction) or ensures appropriate referrals have been obtained for required visits in specialty offices.
f. Assigns new patients to a provider & care team to establish a care partnership. Ensures scheduling consistency (continuity of care) for their care team.
g. Follows all standard work protocols and may be asked to complete order and referral reconciliation.
h. Demonstrates sensitivity to the patient's comfort, confidentiality and concerns while maintaining a therapeutic environment for the patient and family in accordance with the provider and CORE standards.
i. Provides coverage for other Core offices as requested.
j. Other duties as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent -
Years of Experience - 1 to 3 years
License and Certification
BLS within 6 months of hire
Additional Qualifications
Additional Skills
Pay Range:
$17.72 - $26.05The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
