Office Assitant

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Washington Court House, OH

3d

About The Position

The Office Assistant is responsible for performing office duties that ensures the department/clinic runs smoothly. This includes scheduling appointments, checking in patients, answering the phone and performing clerical duties.

Requirements

• High School (Required)

Responsibilities

• Answers all incoming calls and forwards calls to the appropriate individuals or takes detailed messages as appropriate.
• Completes patient check-in process by verifying that all patient information is current and accurate including collects co-pays, obtains financial and insurance information, copies insurance cards, assists patients with completion of forms, and gets consents signed.
• Completes patient check-out process, taking and posting personal payments, entering charges on the charge ticket and totaling.
• Greets patients and visitors and provides general assistance to as needed.
• Performs general clerical duties as needed including faxing, scanning, copying, emailing, preparing documents, filing, ordering office supplies, and managing electronic and paper records related to encounters.
• Performs preauthorization or referral checks/follow-up.
• Prepares the patient file for the clinical staff.
• Reminds patients of upcoming appointments and preventive appointments and tests that are needed.
• Schedules/reschedules appointments as necessary. Confirms availability/appointment time/date. Obtain brief medical history regarding doctor visit. Give patient instructions. Collect patient information.

Benefits

• Continuing education
• On-site training
• Professional and personal development programs
• On-site classroom learning programs
• Internet courses
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED