Front Office Coordinator

Genesis OB/GYN

  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    Position Summary: Greet patients and visitors in a warm and welcoming way, while checking patients in and out using the facility’s practice management system. Essential Job Functions: Greet patients and welcome patients and visitors as they enter the waiting area and as.

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    LocationFlagstaff, AZ

    Description

    Position Summary: 

    Greet patients and visitors in a warm and welcoming way, while checking patients in and out using the facility’s practice management system. Collection and posting of patient payments. 

    Essential Job Functions: 

    • Greet patients and welcome patients and visitors as they enter the waiting area and as  

                 they depart, screening and directing them appropriately.  

    • Maintain the visitor's log/badges for all non-patient visitors who access secured areas.  

    • Check patients in and out using the practice management system.  

    • Responsible for collecting and posting patient payments with accuracy.  

    • Assist patients with their registration in the facility’s electronic medical record (EMR)  

                 system, as needed.  

    • Present and explain all policies, forms and consents and obtain signatures.   

    • Collect billing forms and scan into Athena EMR.  

    • Obtain insurance eligibility and benefits for office visits and procedures.  

    • Schedule/reschedule follow-up appointments for patients to include work-in  

                  appointments. Manage and schedule inbound referrals 

    • Process medical records requests following HIPAA guidelines.  

    • Obtain external medical records for patients prior to date of service.  

    • Perform Administrative Duties: order supplies and distribute upon arrival, bank deposit  

                 slips. Maintain cleanliness of the lobby and front office area and updated patient  

                 materials and forms used.  

    • Monitor the patients as they wait in the lobby for their appointments.  

    • Monitor clinic flow: notify patients when the providers are running late, notify providers 

                  of no shows, and notify lab staff of patients waiting for labs.  

    • Open and close the clinic on time.  

    • Maintain a professional environment by keeping conversations at a minimum volume so as not to be heard in the waiting room.  

    • Exhibit and maintain a high degree of professionalism and decorum in all situations in addition to confidentiality, flexibility, and accountability.  

    • Works in partnership with the back-office staff to provide excellent customer service.  

    • Other general duties as assigned.  

    Position Requirements: 

    • High school diploma or equivalent.  

    • 2 - 4 years of medical office or clerical experience.  

    • Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.  

    • Understanding of and adherence to HIPAA/confidentiality rules.  

    • Accuracy and attention to detail with ability to multi-task.  

    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.  

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.  

    • Familiarity with EMR software and previous money handling experience preferred. 

    • Physical demands may include: prolonged, extensive or considerable amount of standing/sitting 

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