IHAMI_Medical Receptionist II_3012

Trinity Health • Bloomfield, NM

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a first point of contact for external customers in the office and on the phone, as well as a liaison between external customers and medical staff. Greets, instructs, and assists customers in obtaining needed services within the office and IHA. Obtains and communicates necessary patient and office visit information to billing staff and facilitates efficient patient flow through the office and appropriate billing for services. Resolves moderate billing issues. The following job functions may not be the responsibility of all Medical Receptionist II’s. Some Medical Receptionist II’s will be assigned work that has more focused responsibilities (example: Work Queues (WCs), Good Faith Estimates, and/or moderate billing issues, etc.). Performs all Essential Job Functions from Medical Receptionist I job description. Oversees daily Work Queues. Works with Reception team to attain resolutions. Generates and communicates Good Faith Estimates (GFEs) and Financial Waivers to patients. Serves as Collections Advocate. Scans urgent scanning into Electronic Health Records (EHR). Handles moderate billing issues with patients. Supports other offices, attends meetings and training as assigned. Tracks return of necessary paperwork. Works with leadership to make sure overbooks are approved by providers. Performs other duties as assigned. For those Medical Receptionist II’s working in OBGYN offices: Performs OB Benefits Coordination. Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the mission and values of both IHA and Trinity Health. Must be able to work effectively as a member of the reception team. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. Successfully completes IHA’s “The Customer” training and adheres to IHA’s standard of promptly providing a high level of service and respect to internal or external customers. Maintains knowledge of and complies with IHA standards, policies and procedures. Maintains complete knowledge of office services and in the use of all relevant office equipment, computer and manual systems. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with IHA and HIPAA guidelines. Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences. Uses resources efficiently. If applicable, responsible for ongoing professional development – maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of The Customer Program and Billing 101.
• 1-2 years of experience in a medical or physician office or customer service environment preferred.
• Excellent written (legible), verbal and face-to-face communication skills, including proper phone etiquette.
• Proficient/knowledgeable in patient care procedures and organizational policies related to position responsibilities.
• Understanding of verifications of insurances.
• Service-oriented; responsive to customer needs and courteous in approach.
• Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, electronic medical records, Microsoft Word /Excel/Outlook, intranet and computer navigation.
• Ability to compute mathematical calculations to perform position responsibilities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to perform position responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays professional and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including IHA staff, patients, family members, vendors, outside customers and couriers.
• Ability to cross-train in other areas of practice in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.
• Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities and time constraints.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to drive to other office/practice sites and meeting and training locations.
• Successful completion of IHA competency-based program within introductory and training period.
• Physical activity that often requires keyboarding, filing and phone work.
• Physical activity that often requires extensive time working on a computer.
• Physical activity that sometimes requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and/or twisting.
• Physical activity that sometimes requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling under 30 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face for long periods of time in English.
• Operates in a typical office environment with some exposure to contagious diseases/viruses.
• Requires significant interaction with people (many of whom are scared, hurt and/or ill) which can be stressful and result in competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Course work in insurance/billing, medical practice education or seminars are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a first point of contact for external customers in the office and on the phone, as well as a liaison between external customers and medical staff.
• Greets, instructs, and assists customers in obtaining needed services within the office and IHA.
• Obtains and communicates necessary patient and office visit information to billing staff and facilitates efficient patient flow through the office and appropriate billing for services.
• Resolves moderate billing issues.
• Performs all Essential Job Functions from Medical Receptionist I job description.
• Oversees daily Work Queues.
• Works with Reception team to attain resolutions.
• Generates and communicates Good Faith Estimates (GFEs) and Financial Waivers to patients.
• Serves as Collections Advocate.
• Scans urgent scanning into Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Handles moderate billing issues with patients.
• Supports other offices, attends meetings and training as assigned.
• Tracks return of necessary paperwork.
• Works with leadership to make sure overbooks are approved by providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs OB Benefits Coordination (for those in OBGYN offices).
• Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the mission and values of both IHA and Trinity Health.
• Works effectively as a member of the reception team.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Successfully completes IHA’s “The Customer” training and adheres to IHA’s standard of promptly providing a high level of service and respect to internal or external customers.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with IHA standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains complete knowledge of office services and in the use of all relevant office equipment, computer and manual systems.
• Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with IHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.
• Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences.
• Uses resources efficiently.
• Responsible for ongoing professional development – maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED