CLERK - RECEPTIONIST

Common Spirit • Arroyo Grande, CA

30d

About The Position

As a Clerk, you will be the welcoming face and organizational hub of our clinic, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for every patient. Every day, you will expertly manage patient registration and scheduling, efficiently process patient flow, address billing inquiries, and provide essential clerical support. You'll maintain strict confidentiality, handle financial transactions securely, and remain vigilant for any patient needs, all while contributing to a smooth, on-schedule operation. To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional organizational skills, a customer-centric approach, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive ability to manage a fast-paced environment while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Completion of a medical terminology class or equivalent work experience, upon hire
• None, upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous clerical experience in a medical setting, including telephone and typing skills
• other medical billing experience

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of third-party payor (HMO, PPO, EPO, government programs, etc.).
• Obtains required authorizations for all exams upon scheduling and/or registering. Processes TARs when necessary.
• Enters the correct order under the order entry module. Ensures that all orders have correlating diagnoses and notifies the technologists of phone report exams and STAT cases.
• Accepts payments and sets up payment arrangement contracts.
• Processes all subpoenas and requests from insurance companies, attorneys and attorney services. Ensures processing fee and patient authorization has been obtained. Gather adequate information for the process to release diagnostic images and reports
• Separates and distributes daily schedules and reports in order of priority, facilitating patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Water Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees