RECEPTIONIST | WETUMPKA, AL

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons LLC

  • Wetumpka, AL
  • 17 days ago

    Highlights

    Help other departments and your supervisor with tasks assigned or requested to ensure a cohesive teamwork environment. Print payment charge detail reports when requested by patients and explain charges when necessary.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWetumpka, AL

    Description

    Important Note: As part of the application process, we ask all candidates to complete the Predictive Index assessment. It should only take 5-10 minutes to complete. Prior to submitting your application for the role, click here to start the assessment.

    Job Duties:

    • Prepare clinics in advance for upcoming physician schedules.
    • Check for errors in scheduling on your clinic schedule.
    • Import patient medical information from the patient portal and pharmacies when available.
    • Verify patient insurance coverage, check for other policies, and determine the correct co-pay amount to collect.
    • Obtain a copy of the patient's driver's license and front and back of insurance cards if not scanned.
    • Verify all patient information during the check-in process.
    • Obtain a complete update of the patient's medical history every 12 months.
    • Obtain and enter referrals for Medicaid, Tricare, certain Blue Cross Blue Shield policies, and any other insurance policies that require them.
    • Collect, count, and turn in any monies collected and appropriate receipts to the safe daily.
    • Coordinate physical therapy scheduling.
    • Coordinate patient referrals to outside facilities for consults with the Medical Records department.
    • Schedule follow up appointments within the practice or consults within the practice.
    • Send prescriptions electronically to patient selected pharmacies.
    • Schedule any tests ordered such as MRI, CT, labs, DEXA, EMG/NCV, ultrasounds, etc.
    • Place labs in the appropriate bin for pickup, and call or text outside agent for pickup.
    • Dispose of patient records in the correct receptacle daily.
    • Call appropriate agencies for assistance in case of emergency.
    • Relay messages to physicians when necessary to complete patient requests.
    • Record comments in patient charts to ensure good communication and understanding for all departments on issues as they arise.
    • Print payment charge detail reports when requested by patients and explain charges when necessary.
    • Direct walk-in patients to the correct department or facility or register and schedule appointments when needed.
    • Report any facility issues (ex. Lights blinking, broken equipment) to your supervisor.
    • Sanitize and clean iPads, Kiosks, and your work area during down time.
    • Follow appropriate dress code presenting a professional and cohesive image.
    • Correctly record your time in and out of work daily and check for missed punches. Sign off bi-weekly on your time.
    • Turn in all time off requests to your supervisor in a timely manner.
    • Work with the Insurance Department to set up payment arrangements with patients when necessary.
    • Work with the Medical Records department with scanning, filing, or any task assigned or requested.
    • Help other departments and your supervisor with tasks assigned or requested to ensure a cohesive teamwork environment.
    • Cross-train to check-out or check-in when scheduled by your supervisor.
    • Comply with all HIPPA rules when dealing with patients and patient information.
    • Stay late until all patients have been checked out and/or the doors lock.
    • Participation in facility meetings and activities when scheduled.

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