Medical Office Specialist - General Surgery (FT)

Family Health West•Fruita, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health West is seeking a Medical Office Specialist for their General Surgery department. This role is part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs, empowering and inspiring patients, and providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. The position encourages professional growth and values new ideas and approaches to care. Family Health West is a community-founded hospital established in 1946, offering a culture of warmth, passion, and care. Their network includes a critical access hospital, extensive rehab services, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. Located at the base of the Colorado National Monument, it offers an outdoor paradise.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year experience in the medical field.
Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
Knowledge of medical practice principles, practices and procedures.

Nice To Haves

One year experience working with insurance companies.
Two to five years of experience in the customer service field.

Responsibilities

Communicates the scheduling and patient process.
Collects and documents all patient demographics.
Insurance eligibility verification and collection of appropriate copays.
Receive and post all payments as appropriate.
Provide efficiencies in scheduling and managing patients and scheduling of appointments, assemble patient forms for appointments.
Maintain strong organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures for medical practice.
Process incoming and outgoing calls efficiently, politely and as quickly as possible.
Document phone messages in EHR as appropriate.
Alert supervisor to any insurance issues in an efficient and timely manner.
Promote existing and new programs and/or policies of Family Health West and the outpatient clinics both internally and externally, exhibiting professional and respectful behavior to others at all times.
Complete scanning as assigned into patient charts in a timely manner.
Direct patient contact assisting with intake registration, escorting and assisting physician with duties as assigned.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Provide support of projects and demonstrate strong communication skills both oral and written.
Follow up on patient referrals ensure timely processing.
Call for authorization for Worker’s Compensation patients.
Submit for authorization of treatment/procedures to insurance companies as needed and directed by Department Director, Practice Manager or Practice Director.
Prepare and send all referrals/documentation to outside providers as needed.
Request documentation from outside providers and scan documentation into Medical EMR.
Access records from QHN and Paper version as needed.
Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings with each practice MOS staff and Staff Manager to go over any issues, new processes, etc.
Maintain knowledge of programs such as Patient Portal, EMR, QHN, Gmail and associated programs, etc.
Train new hires as needed.
Comply with Competency Audits and Trainings as directed by Practice Directory/Practice Manager.
Other job related duties as assigned.
Answer phones as needed.
Greet Patient and staff in a positive professional manner at all times.
Ensure that your station is clean and free of clutter at all times.
Maintains patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
Medical Plan Options: I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account. III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Critical Illness and Accident Plans
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
Pet Insurance
Identity Protection
Travel protection