Clerk, Physician Services

Lifepoint Health • Georgetown, KY

4h

About The Position

The Physician Services Clerk provides quality customer service to patients and performs those functions delegated and assigned by the Office Manager

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, problem-solve, and handle stress in a positive manner

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED, Preferred
• Associate’s degree, Preferred

Responsibilities

• Carries out front office activities in a kind and courteous manner and is helpful to customers and their families
• Notifies office manager of customer complaints in a timely manner
• Gathers appropriate demographic information on each customer and updates the practice management system
• Notifies customers of long waits and offers alternatives
• Ensures effective telephone communication and documents messages
• Coordinates all EMR/medical record activities
• Collects and post payments and ensures safety and security of all monies
• Schedules patients and coordinates appointment scheduler activities to facilitate efficient patient flow
• Performs insurance eligibility verification and obtains prior authorization as needed
• Researches patient ledger in effort to educate patient on balances due and collect payment for services rendered
• Performs appointment confirmation telephone calls
• Completes required in-services
• Participates in the development and implementation of patient satisfaction improvements
• Makes referrals to other medical care team members when needed

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free Parking
• And much more…

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED