Float Front Office Associate

RAYUS Radiology•Creve Coeur, MO

15h

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Float Front Office Associate to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Float Front Office Associate, you will be responsible for providing services to patients and referring professionals by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting and registering patients in a cheerful, professional, and sincere manner. Float Front Office Associates are expected to be available for various shifts ranging from 5:30a-2:00p, to as late as 1:00p-9:30p and anything in between. They are also trained to work at all 9 of our locations and are scheduled based on the coverage needs of the market. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week; varying shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent
One (1) year of Customer Service experience
Proficient in using computer systems and typing
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel

Nice To Haves

Previous medical office experience
Medical terminology and office background
Insurance knowledge
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Greet and checks-in patients scheduled for imaging services; processes payments and copays as needed
Answer phones and handles calls in an efficient and friendly manner
Field phone calls appropriately for Center Team Members
Act as liaison between imaging technologists and the patients waiting for exams, and relays messages regarding scanner status and other Clinic information
Maintain organization of the front office lobby area by straightening magazines, organizing coffee supplies and assisting with general office cleanup
Order office supplies as needed
Maintain supply of patient information sheets
Push patient imaging via electronic interfaces
Complete patient appointment confirmation calls and provide preparation instructions to patients
Fax/scan reports, billing information, and medical release forms as requested
Arrange transportation, interpreters, and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate
Enter and submit patient exam orders
Verify patient exam orders match exam schedules
Schedule referrals and ensures proper authorizations are obtained
Schedule walk-in patients
Process requests for image orders and CDs from both the referring physicians and patients
Maintain an up-to-date and accurate database of all current and potential referring physicians
Verify patient's insurance coverage
Pre-certify all patient exams with the patient's insurance company
Obtain insurance authorizations
Apply knowledge of insurance carriers (example Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain pre-authorization, if needed, prior to patient appointments
Facilitate Release of Information (ROI) requests for patients, referring offices, other medical facilities, attorneys & insurance companies following Company guidelines
Completes other tasks and projects as assigned