Office Assistant RMG - Primary Care New Town - Williamsburg, VA

Riverside Health System•LOC354 Settlers Market Williamsburg, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Office Assistant in Primary Care at New Town - Williamsburg, VA. Responsibilities include checking in and checking out patients, verifying insurance eligibility, maintaining patient registration by properly entering and updating patient demographics within the patient registration software, greeting patients while answering multi-phone lines, scheduling/rescheduling appointments, creating/scheduling referrals, completing chart prep and providing information to and for the patients. The position may require floating to other practices within the region to provide support as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

1 year Medical Office experience

Responsibilities

Ensures all patients' registration and demographics information is correct and updated as needed.
Completes check-in and check-out in a timely manner.
Collects payments from patients regarding appointments, forms, or past due balances.
Monitors daily schedule including scheduling/rescheduling appointments, when necessary, i.e. doctor’s illness, meetings, or vacation.
Completes clerical chart prep, prepares and prints visit related documents, i.e. consents, receipts, visit summaries, etc.
Promotes the Riverside Care Difference through exceptional customer service.
Greets all participants to the practice with immediate acknowledgment with eye contact and smile.
Manages patient expectations with clear explanations.
Uses good telephone etiquette including 4-part greeting and 3 rings or less guideline.
Practices warm transfer and proper on-hold techniques.
Maintains referrals and insurance information.
Obtains referrals or schedules referrals upon receipt from referring location.
Ensures referrals are attached with an approved insurance authorization.
Obtains insurance authorizations as necessary.
Recommends to practice manager any process improvements needed to improve quality of service.
Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the reception area.
Actively engages in team huddles and staff meetings.