Registration/Receptionist - Surgical Associates

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists Houston Surgical Associates patients front and/or discharge windows to include receiving visitors and patients, ascertaining their needs and directing them accordingly. Performs related clerical duties; entering information into systems, collecting forms; and completing medical chart entries; collecting fees as appropriate and answering phones. Handles pre-certs for procedures. Registers new patients, verifies and updates demographic and insurance information of established patients in record and computer. Verifies co-pays and coverage. Monitors reception area and patient flow, notifies patient of delays. Reconciles daily patient receipts. Provides other clerical support and department duties as necessary and/or as assigned by the office manager or physician. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year in physician office or related hospital experience.
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge of medical billing procedures.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Receptionist skills.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Ability to develop and maintain filing systems.
• Ability to interact and communicate with people in person and over the telephone, often in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of the nature and provisions of alternate health insurance plans.
• Knowledge of pre-certification requirements, procedures and documentation of third-party medical insurance payers.

Responsibilities

• Receiving visitors and patients, ascertaining their needs and directing them accordingly.
• Performing related clerical duties; entering information into systems, collecting forms; and completing medical chart entries
• Collecting fees as appropriate and answering phones.
• Handling pre-certs for procedures.
• Registering new patients, verifies and updates demographic and insurance information of established patients in record and computer.
• Verifying co-pays and coverage.
• Monitoring reception area and patient flow, notifies patient of delays.
• Reconciling daily patient receipts.
• Providing other clerical support and department duties as necessary and/or as assigned by the office manager or physician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees