Healthcare Support Specialist
Healthcare Support Specialist
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Job Description
Healthcare Support Specialist
The Healthcare Support Specialist is one of the primary points of contact for the medical office. The Healthcare Support Specialist helps coordinate the care of the patients and serves as a liaison with the patient medical staff and provider of care.
Summary of tasks
- Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors in person or over the phone.
- Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and insurance or financial information.
- Verifies all new patient or existing patient insurance and personal information as entered by the call center operator at the time the appointment was made.
- Facilitates patient flow by notifying the provider of the patients arrival being aware of delays and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
- Schedules all tests MRIs or referrals. Also schedules next appointments and reschedules any patient appointments.
- Collects patient payments and records these payments on a daily batch sheet for billing.
- Maintains the cash drawer for the office and reconciles the petty cash daily.
- Responds to patients prospective patients and visitors inquiries courteously.
- Protects patients rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Keeps office supplies within the clinic adequately stocked by anticipating inventory.
Qualification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Experience Required
- 2 years of relevant experience scheduling in a medical office environment
- Thorough understanding of medical office workflows
- 1 year of experience working with EHR Athena experience preferred.
- Experience in Family Medicine and/or Orthopedics is a plus
Skills and Abilities
- Communication
- Multi-tasker
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Ability and desire to learn new things and improve processes
- Ability to listen and understand patient and provider concerns
- Self and situational awareness
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Medical office
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please list the rate of pay you are looking for.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
