Physician Practice Specialist (Family Practice Clinic)
About The Position
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently hiring a Physician Practice Specialist, for the IMC Family Practice Clinic, who under the general supervision of the practice supervisor, is required to have knowledge to perform all roles in the front clerical office which includes but not limited to: Answer phones and take detailed messages Greet and/or assist patients Knowledge of Practice Management System (Caretracker) Checking in/out of patients Input Demographics Verify Insurance Collection of co-pays/coinsurances Knowledge and Input of billing Closeout/Balance Charges and payments at the end of clinic Scheduling patients with referring physician offices Assist in other clinics as directed by supervisor Assist in training of new employees. EDUCATION High School Diploma Certification from a billing/coding program preferred TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Minimal one-year commutative working experience in some type of billing and coding position if possible. Must have had exposure in previous jobs with working and communicating with the public as a customer. Medical practice background preferred. At least 3-5 years previous experience in the filing and collection of Medicaid rules and regulations. JOB KNOWLEDGE Medicaid rules and regulations as it pertains to office visits Insurance rules and regulations as it pertains to office visits
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Minimal one-year commutative working experience in some type of billing and coding position if possible.
- Must have had exposure in previous jobs with working and communicating with the public as a customer.
- At least 3-5 years previous experience in the filing and collection of Medicaid rules and regulations.
- Medicaid rules and regulations as it pertains to office visits
- Insurance rules and regulations as it pertains to office visits
Nice To Haves
- Certification from a billing/coding program
- Medical practice background
Responsibilities
- Answers phones and takes detailed messages
- Prepares charts for clinic
- Greets and assists patients
- Assist with registration inputting demographics
- Verifying of insurance
- Collecting and entering of charges and payments
- Balances charges and payments at the end of clinic
- Communicates with referring offices in gaining necessary information.
- Assists in training new employees.
Benefits
- Great medical benefit plan
- Early access to earned wages
- Participation in robust state pension plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
