Front Desk Assistant/Medical Records Clerk

Surgery Partners Careers•Chico, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Greeting patients Performing check-in procedures Maintaining current demographic and insurance information in computer and in the chart Performing office opening procedures, petty cash balancing, co-pay/co-insurance collection, and assisting patients as needed Primary focus is servicing patients in the lobby with backup for phones and other front office personnel This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Requirements

High School Diploma, with 1-2 years experience in healthcare background
Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures
Knowledge of computer systems, programs
Knowledge of medical terminology
Must be able to multi – task
Must be able to express compassion and kindness to patients calling and being seen in the office
Must maintain a professional and upbeat attitude
Skill in written and verbal communication and customer relations
Ability to work with effectively with medical staff, Management, authorizations, external agencies and patients
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment
Normal busy office environment with much patient contact
Occasional evening or weekend work

Responsibilities

Greeting patients
Performing check-in procedures
Maintaining current demographic and insurance information in computer and in the chart
Performing office opening procedures
Petty cash balancing
Co-pay/co-insurance collection
Assisting patients as needed
Servicing patients in the lobby
Backup for phones and other front office personnel