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Job Description Summary:

Provides administrative assistance to the operations of appropriate department. Responsible for patient registration, including data entry of patient information and insurance verification. Answers telephone and directs calls appropriately. Greets customers and patients. Variable shifts including some weekends.

Responsibilities And Duties:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Performs and completes quality patient registration procedures to include patient scheduling, registration and patient billing. Coordinates, maintains, processes and organizes patient records. Verifies accuracy of information. Utilizes appropriate Information Systems software to record and transcribe patient information. Maintains department databases.2. Responsible for insurance verification and processing of insurance paperwork. When necessary obtains pre-authorization from insurance companies. Interacts with physician offices and other third parties to obtain all necessary paperwork.3. Greets patients and visitors. May schedule patients for follow-up or other visits.4. Answers and screens calls for staff. Directs inquiries to appropriate staff member. Ensures appropriate phone coverage.5. Provides general office and clerical support for office. Coordinates office operations.


As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

High school Education or equivalent. Demonstrated customer service and telephone skills. Knowledge in basic word processing and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of insurance, registration or billing processes and medical terminology. 1-2 years previous secretarial experience in health care of medical office.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

PCP Nelsonville

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