Business Office Associate Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

​ LFP Chapin Full Time Day Shift 7:30-4:30
Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians and advanced practice providers at nearly 80 locations across the Midlands of South Carolina, making it the region’s third largest employer. From general medicine and orthopaedics to oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery, these dedicated professionals combine the highest quality care with advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.
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Job Summary Assists patients, visitors, providers and office staff in a courteous and friendly manner. Performs all duties efficiently and timely, while maintaining a positive patient flow. Serves as an office liaison when required.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience:

1 Year of Experience in a Related Field that Involves Administrative Support and Customer Service Activities
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Experience can be substituted for successful completion of a Medical Office Administrative Assistant certificate program

Required Certifications/Licensure:

None.

Required Training:

None.
Essential Functions Maintains positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence or in person meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice. Tact is required in all communication and the employee is responsible for harmonious relationships.
Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages. i. Infant

• birth to 1 year ii. Child
• 1 year through 12 years iii. Adolescent
• 13 years through 17 years iv. Adult
• 18 years through 65 years v. Geriatric
• over 65 years
  Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests.
  Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disaster. Provides/Performs Communication Telephone (Answer, Transfer)
  Orders/Messages
• Accurate and timely relay of information Scheduling Referrals
  Appointments
  Ancillaries
  Surgeries
  Hospital Admissions Medical Records Documentation
  Forms
• Chart structure
  Electronic chart maintenance
  Image files
  Faxing
  Copying Mail
• In and Out
  Office Operations Enter/Verify/Correct patient demographics and insurance information
  Obtain necessary signatures and consents as appropriate
  Post charges/payments
  Collect payment for office visits
  Daily updates
  Deposits
  Maintain cash drawer
  Screening and collecting unpaid balances
  Financial counseling when needed
  Work accounts receivable
  Precertification/Authorization Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning) General Office Equipment, i.

e., fax machine, copier, etc. Duties & Responsibilities In-service/Education a. Department Orientation b. Annual Training
Clerical log sheets/auditsa. Samplesb. Equipment
Other Coding E&M/basic visits
Office procedures/complex visits
Surgeries
Hospital Services
Correspondence
Statistical reports
Accounts payable
Payroll
Chaperone Provides support and guidance for clerical policies and procedures All other duties as assigned We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance

• equal to 1x salary
  Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance
  LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  Tuition reimbursement
  Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.