Medical Administrative Clerk (MAC)

CommUnityCare Health Centers•Austin, TX

52d

About The Position

Responsible for being the first point of contact for patients, staff, and guests presenting at the clinic, and performing all the administrative tasks associated with patient check in.

Requirements

Knowledge of Healthcare office concepts, practices, policies, and procedures
Insurance verification procedures
Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines and regulations
Skilled in Providing exceptional customer service
Verbal and written communications, including telephone and email etiquette and documentation
Working independently in a fastâpaced, multiâtask clinical environment, as well as part of a team
Effective problem solving techniques
Ability to Work in a selfâdirected, organized manner
Multitask while maintaining a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Present information in a consistent, organized, and accurate manner
Demonstrate flexibility and ingenuity in response to change
Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization at various levels, as well as with external customers
Maintain confidentiality
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least one year of demonstrated experience in an administrative position.

Responsibilities

Responsible for opening front office and all duties associated with this function.
Welcome, greet, and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
As directed, schedule patient appointments accurately and efficiently utilizing the computer system.
Answer all incoming telephone calls and provide information as necessary or route the calls as needed.
Register all patients by accurately entering the patient demographic and insurance information in the electronic medical system.
Verify and ensure completeness of patient registration documentation. Verify and enter patient data into the electronic medical system.
Review and verify patient coverage of insurance information using online resources.
Explain payment options, including sliding scale fees, Medicare, Medicaid, and other forms of payment assistance.
Collects deposits or coâpayments/deductibles prior to the patient being seen by the provider per company policies.
Responsible for closing and/or end of day processes, including but not limited to, daily posting of collected monies into the electronic medical system and balancing the drawer for end of day deposit.
Utilize the numerous software systems in the clinic, including but not limited to, i2i, Tableau, Vital Interactions, Patient Portal, check in kiosks, etc.
As directed, responsible for running Vital Interaction reports and followingâup on appointments needing to be confirmed and no shows.
Work closely with the nursing, provider, medical assistant, and extended care teams to ensure smooth patient flow and reduce cycle time.
Works with clinical care team to assist with closing gaps in care by helping to notify patients of services due.
Work with HIM department to accurately scan medical documents into the EMR system.
Notify appropriate personnel of emergencies, messages, patient arrivals, etc.
Accurately document and communicate patient concerns to the site triad leadership team.
Ability to work assigned hours, and as needed outside regularly scheduled hours including weekends.
Participates in appropriate meetings and trainings, as well as adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient, clinical, and company information and data. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
Performs all duties in an ethical manner consistent with the I Promise statement.
Perform other jobârelated duties as assigned.