MED ADMIN ASST CERT

McKenzie Health System • Sandusky, MI

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About The Position

Schedules and registers patients in the computer system; answers the telephone promptly and courteously; obtains and verifies patient and guarantor demographic information; obtains and verifies patient’s insurance information including co-pays; requests and records patient payments; balances and prepares deposit slips; completes forms as appropriate; receives and answers charge/billing related inquiries. Assists with checking in/outpatients, obtaining and documenting patient information, and prescriptions. Provides clerical, secretarial, and receptionist support for the clinic and other diverse duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalency, required.
• Previous experience working with general public, required.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, providers and other support personnel.
• Evidence of a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and positive attitude.
• Knowledge and ability to learn the safe use of various office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Medical Administrative Assistant experience in a Healthcare office, or equivalent, preferred.
• Knowledge of computer use in scheduling, billing, and word processing preferred ability to utilize software to produce 98% accurate documents.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and registers patients in computer system
• Answers telephone promptly and courteously
• Obtains and verifies patient and guarantor demographic information
• Obtains and verifies patient’s insurance information including co-pays
• Requests and records patient payments
• Balances and prepares deposit slip
• Completes forms as appropriate
• Receives and answers charge/billing related inquiries
• Assist with checking in/outpatients
• Obtaining and documenting patient information, and prescriptions
• Provides clerical, secretarial and receptionist support for the clinic
• Performs other diverse duties as requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED