Medical Administrative Clerk, Senior Details

Medical Administrative Clerk, Senior

Central Health - Austin, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:

Responsible for being the first point of contact for patients, staff, and guests presenting at the clinic, and performing all the administrative tasks associated with patient check in.

Responsibilities:Essential Duties

• Responsible for opening front office and all duties associated with this function.
• Working with the Administrative Supervisor, responsible for overseeing the training of new front office staff members, including checking off new staff members on front office compentencies.
• Welcome, greet, and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• As directed, schedule patient appointments accurately and efficiently utilizing the computer system.
• Answer all incoming telephone calls and provide information as necessary or route the calls as needed.
• Register all patients by accurately entering the patient demographic and insurance information in the electronic medical system.
• Verify and ensure completeness of patient registration documentation. Verify and enter patient data into the electronic medical system.
• Review and verify patient coverage of insurance information using online resources.
• Explain payment options, including sliding scale fees, Medicare, Medicaid, and other forms of payment assistance.
• Collects deposits or co-payments/deductibles prior to the patient being seen by the provider per company policies.
• Responsible for closing and/or end of day processes, including but not limited to, daily posting of collected monies into the electronic medical system and balancing the drawer for end of day deposit.
• Utilize the numerous software systems in the clinic, including but not limited to, i2i, Tableau, Vital Interactions, Patient Portal, check in kiosks, etc.
• As directed, responsible for running Vital Interaction reports and following-up on appointments needing to be confirmed and no shows.
• Work closely with the nursing, provider, medical assistant, and extended care teams to ensure smooth patient flow and reduce cycle time.
• Notify appropriate personnel of emergencies, messages, patient arrivals, etc.
• Accurately document and communicate patient concerns to the site triad leadership team.
• Ability to work assigned hours, and as needed outside regularly scheduled hours including weekends.
• Responsible for end of day processing and documentation, including deposit.
• Participate in investigating/researching complex patient issues, scheduling and potential billing issues.
• Act as subject matter expert in insurance regarding eligibility and coverage.
• May serve as a back-up support for the administrative supervisor, as requested.
• Work with the HIM department to properly scan medical documents into the EMR system.
• Participates in appropriate meetings and trainings, as well as adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, clinical, and company information and data. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs all duties in an ethical manner consistent with the I Promise statement.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Healthcare office concepts, practices, policies, and procedures
• Insurance verification procedures
• Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines and regulations

Skilled in:

• Providing exceptional customer service
• Verbal and written communications, including telephone and email etiquette and documentation
• Working independently in a fast-paced, multi-task clinical environment, as well as part of a team
• Effective problem solving techniques

Ability to:

• Work in a self-directed, organized manner
• Multitask while maintaining a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Present information in a consistent, organized, and accurate manner
• Demonstrate flexibility and ingenuity in response to change
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization at various levels, as well as with external customers
• Maintain confidentiality

Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least two years’ experience in registration or front office duties in a physician’s office, hospital emergency department, and/or urgent care setting.