Job Description
Job Description
Functions of Position:
- Completes outpatient registration, which includes generating a chart with patient demographic information.
- Collects patient insurance and/or payment information.
- Obtains appropriate signatures for patient certification of admission and assignment of benefits.
- Upon completion of patient assessment and/or treatment, enters a diagnosis code into the computer.
- Receives, balances, and accounts for payments collected from patients of the clinic; assures appropriate charges are entered into the computer, such as treatments, medications, and equipment usage.
- Provides medical information as appropriate to requesting agencies, i.e., disability determinations, vocation rehabilitation and family services.
- Types correspondence and reports and files information.
- Enters medical record information in the appropriate patient chart.
- Functions as the focus of telephone communication for the physician office; answers the telephone, takes messages and directs calls.
- Assists in scheduling referrals as appropriate.
- Stores medical record files in an organized and retrieval system.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of medical and office supplies for day to day operations.
- Participates in the in-service programs.
- Participates in Quality improvement program as required.
- Works with other members of the health care team to coordinate patient care services.
- Maintains good public relations for the clinic.
- Performs other duties as needed or requested.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent. College level training and office management skills preferred.
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Previous clerical and office management experience preferred but not required.