Unit Clerk

Lifepoint Health • McMinnville, OR

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About The Position

Willamette Valley Medical Center Job: Unit Clerk Job Type: FT | Days M-F 9AM -530PM Your experience matters at Willamette Valley Medical Center At Willamette Valley Medical Center we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. How you’ll contribute: Performs a variety of tasks requiring prioritization and discretion. Greets patients, visitors and others and provides information to them. Participates in ensuring patient’s comfort and personal care activities. May performs variety of clinic activities such as scheduling, insurance verification, balancing of co-pay money and balancing of daily or weekly deposits. Interfaces with physicians and other staff on a regular basis. May do limited coding and/or charge entry. Performs various other administrative duties as needed. Manage and maintain daily schedules; notify staff of changes. Process patient through Check-In and Out; Obtain and verify most current patient information Obtain and scan insurance/Rx cards into EMR system; Verify insurance eligibility. Collect co-pays and monies owed. Complete Payment Plans as necessary. Reconcile payment batches and other end of day tasks as assigned Answer phone calls within 3 rings and route to the appropriate individuals. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, medical office functions, Medicare, Medicaid and insurance guidelines preferred.
• One year relevant experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to relate well with a variety of people and to sustain an attitude of respect for all individuals.
• Commitment to the team problem-solving approach using a patient-focused model.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks requiring prioritization and discretion.
• Greets patients, visitors and others and provides information to them.
• Participates in ensuring patient’s comfort and personal care activities.
• May performs variety of clinic activities such as scheduling, insurance verification, balancing of co-pay money and balancing of daily or weekly deposits.
• Interfaces with physicians and other staff on a regular basis.
• May do limited coding and/or charge entry.
• Performs various other administrative duties as needed.
• Manage and maintain daily schedules; notify staff of changes.
• Process patient through Check-In and Out
• Obtain and verify most current patient information
• Obtain and scan insurance/Rx cards into EMR system
• Verify insurance eligibility.
• Collect co-pays and monies owed.
• Complete Payment Plans as necessary.
• Reconcile payment batches and other end of day tasks as assigned
• Answer phone calls within 3 rings and route to the appropriate individuals.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees