Medical Receptionist- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus to qualified applicants
Company: St Luke's University Health Network
Location: Sellersville
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Medical Receptionist is responsible for performing office
duties, record keeping functions, and receptionist duties,
administrative and follow-up functions in order to assist in the
operation of a medical office. The Medical Receptionist will work
with and receive supervision from the practice manager, physicians,
nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Actively participates in maintaining and/or improving quality
improvement initiatives.Takes active role in facilitation of team
approach to functions within the department:
* Attends departmental meetings.
* Actively participates as a team member in resolution of problems
as they are identified.
* Analyzes current procedures, bringing suggestions for improvement
to the attention of team members and supervisors for
consideration.
* Phones: Field incoming calls and respond appropriately according
to network protocols.
* Determines and prioritizes the nature of the incoming call
* Responds to patient communications and routes complete and
accurate messages to the appropriate individual
* Ensures patient satisfaction at the end of each call
* Office schedules:
* Maintains patient and physician office schedules
* Schedules patient appointments according to the guidelines of the
practice
* Ensures patient access to requested provider, when available
* Registration:
* Greets patients in a polite, prompt, engaging manner
* Registers patients according to the guidelines of the
practice
* Verifies patient demographics and insurance information at each
visit.
* Captures any barriers - i.e. language, vision, hearing etc. and
responds accordingly.
* Maintains a consistent patient flow, and advises patients of
delays in schedule
* Assist patients with the "welcome tablet" at check-in
* Educate patients on MyChart and assist with sign-up at
check-in
* Ensure all information is correct during insurance verification
process (RTE)
* Verify all patient consents are current (ie: HIPPA, Financial
Liability)
* Exercises good judgment and communication skills; demonstrates an
awareness of emergency situations and responds appropriately.
* Monitors and maintains patient reception area, cleanliness and
noise level.
* Possesses basic knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
* Corrects charge review errors. Handle registration/billing edits,
practice registration errors and missing registration items in work
ques daily.
* Is familiar with basic medical insurance concepts (i.e.:
deductibles, co-insurance, fee-for-service, managed care)
* Verifies and explains charges to the patient. Collects any
amounts due at time of service. Provides patient education as it
relates to insurance and balances owed. Responsible to close out
and balance cash drawer.
* Sends daily faxes to Central Scanning Team using the correct fax
sheet. Scans and indexes, as needed. Backlog not to exceed 72
hours.
* Maintains referral work queue and update notes in order to
communicate with other departments.
* Reviews in-basket clerical pool messages and complete necessary
information to clear the message.
* Processes requests for medical records according to practice,
State and HIPAA guidelines.
* Follows opening and closing procedures as required.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
(up to 8 hours at time). Requires continual use of fingers for
patient care, writing and computer entry. Routinely uses upper
extremities; occasional requirement to lift up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally push cart with supplies up to 30 pounds. Occasionally
push wheelchair with patient weighing up to 325 pounds. Regularly
requires ability to stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level.
Requires ability to hear normal conversation and good general, near
and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
High School graduate or equivalent. Preference given to graduates
of accredited medical assistant/administrative training
programs.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
One year office experience in a similar healthcare setting or
graduate of accredited medical assistant/administrative training
program is preferred. Customer Service experience is strongly
preferred.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and
current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the
past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a
profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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