Lab Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills required
• High School Diploma/Equivalent Required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office product and other computer applications
• Demonstrated experience with delivering successful customer service
• Demonstrated experience with handling multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Managing difficult customers respectfully and without confrontation
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Previous medical office experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate front-end functions to ensure achievement of established revenue cycle metrics, consistent with excellence standards and practice workflows: Scheduling and registration, Check-in, Check-out, Charge entry/claims, End of day processes
• General duties including but not limited to: Document processing, Scanning, Inbox monitoring
• Ensure distribution of work throughout the team is sufficient to meet daily schedules
• Display leadership qualities
• Manages daily staffing needs in coordination with office and float pool managers
• Serve as a mentor and role model to all colleagues
• Schedules patient appointments to maximize patient access.
• Handles all incoming calls and directs appropriately.
• Registers patient, obtains necessary consent forms and patient demographic data.
• Collects co-pay at check-in/or check-out when applicable. Documents monies collected and generate patient receipts.
• Acts as liaison between patients and clinical staff; monitors for delays and informs patient.
• Schedules all follow-up appointments at check-out, including ancillary and/or diagnostic tests.
• Obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing for specialist office visits as assigned.
• Obtains referrals for specialist office visits.
• Consistently and accurately passes charges in accordance with office policies and procedures.
• Information Processing: Understands and performs parsing process on a daily basis to electronically file information into the Electronic Medical Record. Parses accurately in compliance with expected standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Cross covers other areas needed

Benefits

• Strong orientation program
• Generous tuition allowance
• Career development