The job below is no longer available.
You might also like
in Breckenridge, MN
Office Assistant-PRN-St. Francis Medical Clinic - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
---|---|
Location | Breckenridge, MN Breckenridge, Minnesota |
About this job
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Office Assistant performs front office processes associated with patient check-in, check-out, scheduling, referrals, and electronic medical records. Administers and supports the clinic's billing, and insurance functions, in accordance with internal standards and procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties:
* Perform patient check-in at the time of visit; interviews patients and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient, and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance.
* Copy/scan patient medical records, benefit/insurance information, and related hardcopy materials (e.g. ID, referrals, insurance cards, etc.) into the correct location in the electronic medical record system.
* Perform patient check-out including pricing services, coding of procedures performed, and diagnosis on charge, to accurately support the need and documentation for each service.
* Collect patient responsibility payments, and answer routine patient insurance and billing inquiries.
* Answer phone calls, confirm next day appointments, ensure insurance coverage, and alert patients as to what documentation is needed, including details associated with time-of-service payment schedules.
* Gather, verify, and process referrals, authorizations, and pre-certifications by working closely with physician(s), patients, and payers.
* Coordinate scheduling with that of the practitioners' schedules to ensure proper coverage of patient appointments and out-of-office calls.
* Retrieve, file, and maintain charts and medical record documentation according to office protocol; coordinate copies of medical documentation with physician charges to support billing to third-party payers.
* Manage the flow of interdepartmental, outgoing, and incoming mail.
* Communicate requests and provide medical information to and from patient care providers in strict accordance with HIPPA and all policies and procedures.
* Follow up with patients regarding the Missed Appointment Policy and send out the appropriate communications.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
0-1 year experience in a medical clinic preferred.
Under general supervision, the Office Assistant performs front office processes associated with patient check-in, check-out, scheduling, referrals, and electronic medical records. Administers and supports the clinic's billing, and insurance functions, in accordance with internal standards and procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties:
* Perform patient check-in at the time of visit; interviews patients and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient, and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance.
* Copy/scan patient medical records, benefit/insurance information, and related hardcopy materials (e.g. ID, referrals, insurance cards, etc.) into the correct location in the electronic medical record system.
* Perform patient check-out including pricing services, coding of procedures performed, and diagnosis on charge, to accurately support the need and documentation for each service.
* Collect patient responsibility payments, and answer routine patient insurance and billing inquiries.
* Answer phone calls, confirm next day appointments, ensure insurance coverage, and alert patients as to what documentation is needed, including details associated with time-of-service payment schedules.
* Gather, verify, and process referrals, authorizations, and pre-certifications by working closely with physician(s), patients, and payers.
* Coordinate scheduling with that of the practitioners' schedules to ensure proper coverage of patient appointments and out-of-office calls.
* Retrieve, file, and maintain charts and medical record documentation according to office protocol; coordinate copies of medical documentation with physician charges to support billing to third-party payers.
* Manage the flow of interdepartmental, outgoing, and incoming mail.
* Communicate requests and provide medical information to and from patient care providers in strict accordance with HIPPA and all policies and procedures.
* Follow up with patients regarding the Missed Appointment Policy and send out the appropriate communications.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
0-1 year experience in a medical clinic preferred.