Bilingual Front Office Registrar (English / Spanish required)

Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are presently looking to add a full-time, Front Office Registrars to our Behavioral Health team. This position requires a bilingual, English/Spanish candidate. This position will be based in our Stamford office at 1351 Washington Blvd.

Position Summary:

Member of a health care team responsible for working with Providers, Nurses, and Clinical Support staff, to ensure a complete and timely patient flow process. Assure that pre-work is performed before the patient arrives by verifying demographic and insurance information to ensure prompt payment of services to Optimus. Handles medical records requests in a timely manner and in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Scans documents relating to patient treatment into the EMR.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma / Associates degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least five years’ experience, preferably in the health care setting. Familiarity with tele-medicine and prior experience a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bi-lingual English/Spanish is REQUIRED

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to use calculator

REASONING ABILITY: Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

• Supports the Mission and Values of Optimus Health Care, Inc.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee, and operations data.
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor and co-workers regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
• Promotes positive public relations with patients, family members and guests.

Optimus Healthcare is Proud to Be an Equal Opportunity Employer