Job Location : Glen Head,NY, USA
Responsibilities
• Enter/update demographic information in required field of EMR and obtain photographs for EMR registration panel, e-mail addresses as needed.
• Greet each patient professionally and make sure they sign in and are marked as arrived on schedule.
• Obtain signed documents (e.g., consents, financial, advance directives, etc.) from patient and scan in medical record.
• Input financial information to determine the level in Sliding Fee Scale.
• Complete purchase requisitions, scan documents, pick up and distribute mail.
• Check patient's eligibility including but not limited to Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party insurance and call insurance companies as needed.
• Verbally ask at each appointment if there are changes in insurance coverage, address, and phone numbers.
• Clear/monitor copier, shredder, and fax folder.
• Answer phone and document in telephone note all necessary information, which is then sent to Medical Assistant folder.
• Fax EMR documents as needed.
• Receive payments by cash, charge and check and post payments.
• Check all front-end portal folders.
• Receive incoming calls from patients and schedule appointments.
• Confirm all new patient appointments with personal phone calls.
• Ensure that the appointment master scheduler is accurately maintained and updated as necessary.
• Block vacation/personal/meeting/etc. dates/times in provider appointment schedules.
• Retrieve dental history from dental insurance website and note what dental procedures have been completed with date of service and forward to dental staff.
• Compliance with social distancing, adherence to PPE and infection protocols.
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Monitors Phreesia.
• Deliver and pick up mail, as needed, daily.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· High School Diploma or Equivalent required
· Basic Life Support/AED certification required.
· Strong oral, written and organizational skills required.
· Prior experience coordinating activities of a busy medical office or health care center, preferred.
Skills
· Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite applications
· Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), preferred.
· Excellent client /customer service orientation
· Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and work in a team environment.
Physical Requirements
There is no physical demand for this position.