PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Screens visitors and responds to routine requests for information.
Checks in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical record.
Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties.
Maintains electronic appointment book and follows office scheduling policies.
Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and provides information.
Files charts, coordinates lab work, physician’s reports, etc.
Types correspondence as directed. Sorts and delivers mail, medical records and other correspondence.
Maintains work area and lobby in neat and orderly manner.
Attends meetings as required.
Performs related work as required.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Pulls patient’s charts for scheduled appointments in advance.
Completes medical forms and patient charts for physician charges, diagnosis and procedure codes. Maintains charts.
Makes up new patient charts. Repairs damaged charts. Assists in locating and filing records.
Works with medical assistants and other staff. Orders supplies and re-stocks as necessary.
Researches all information needed to complete the billing process including getting charge information from physicians.
Balances the daily total receipts, and provides accurate information on daily record ledger, collects co-payments.
This position integrates the CHS values of genuine respect, passionate caring and a joyful spirit into each of the responsibilities of this job and daily communication with all customers and co-workers.
This position adheres to and is responsible for the safety standards of Centegra Health System including the completion of the mandatory organizational safety standards on an annual basis.
Identification of population served by this position: Infant through Adult as defined by scope of service.
This position actively maintains confidentiality for our patients and their families as outlined in the CHS Patient Confidentiality Policy and shows the same level of respect for every Associate with in CHS.
This position performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
High school diploma, equivalent or in pursuit of high school diploma or equivalent – Required.
Typing 30wpm – Required
Knowledge of Calculator, Telephone, Copier, Dictation Recorder and Such Other Office equipment as necessary – Required
Computer Proficiency – Required
Physical ability to perform functional requirements including but not limited to excessive bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Physical ability to stand for half of the day if required.
Good communication, organizational, and problem solving skills required.
OTHER/PREFERRED
1 Year Experience in Medical Office Setting – Preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-9 coding – Preferred
Certification in Medical Terminology – Preferred
Knowledge of Medic Practice Management System – Preferred
EOE M/F D/V
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