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Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons

RECEPTIONIST | WETUMPKA, AL

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What they do

A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.

$31,736 / year median in Alabama

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

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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. Experience Required Knowledge of HIPAA rules 1 year(s): Customer Service Preferred Familiarity with PM and EHR computer systems Insurance Verification Medical Office Education Required High School or better
Behaviors Required Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations Preferred Goal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Growth Opportunities:
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Peer Recognition:
Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.