Receptionist- LR East Clinic

EngageMED Inc•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Under direct supervision, Receptionist is responsible for performing a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process and performs routine duties within the clinic.

Requirements

Knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements.
Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
Organizational and time management skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Knowledge of clinic procedures and regulatory requirements.
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
A team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation packages.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

0 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient check-in at the time of visit and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance.
Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately.
Schedule appointments according to office guideline.
Obtain accurate patient and insurance information, collecting copays (TOS) and deductible amounts.
Copy/scan patient access related hardcopy materials (e.g. ID, referrals, insurance cards, etc.) into the correct location in the electronic medical record.
Prepare charts for patient appointments making sure all necessary information is complete.
Conduct all functions associated with patient check-out including pricing services, collecting patient responsibility payments and scheduling follow-up appointments.
Perform duties involving record filing and retrieval and assisting with the filing of registration documentation in electronic medical records.
Confirm next day appointments and alerts patients as to what documentation is needed, including details associated with time-of-service payment.
Follow up with patients regarding the Missed Appointment Policy and send out the appropriate communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.