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Consensus Health LLC
Prior Authorization/Receptionist- 30 hours/week
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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.
$38,335 / year median in New Jersey
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Located in: Montville, New Jersey 07045 Performs a variety of front desk activities (answering phones/greeting patients) that support the Center and professional staff and performs a variety of essential services (checking-in, checking-out, etc.) performs a variety of administrative and clinical duties to include support of the physician and care team in providing quality medical care to patients. The scheduler acts as a connector for the provider and patient throughout the pre-operative process.as directed or requested by Practice Manager. Duties and Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: Obtaining referrals/pre-certification of procedures Scheduling required labs, radiology exams, and cardiac workup Confirming clearance and consents are in order Faxing all required documentation (patients consents, clearances, results, H&P., etc.) to the OR, confirming receipt of same Finalizing schedule, arranging any special requirements (ex. equipment needs, verifies schedule with provider and patient, coordinates add-ons, follows proper procedure regarding conflicts) Patient communications while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines Assist with/complete all Front Desk operations and the use of the Practice Management system to ensure efficient patient registration and check out processes. Greeting patients and verifying/inputting demographic information into Practice management system. Collecting and inputting all valid licenses and insurance information. Collecting and posting all co-payments and payments made at time of service. Maintaining/organizing patient documents/files Answering phones, scheduling appointments, taking messages Reconciling co-pays and time of service payments collected daily Filing/labeling/sending outbound and inbound faxes Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling patient's medical records and information. May perform charge entry process. Completing referrals for a specialist Prior authorization requests from patients and/or providers Filing any/all paper Rooming patients when checked in and provider is ready to treat the patient Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience High School graduate or equivalent. Computer literacy required. 1-2 years of previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience required. Experience of working in the health or other public sector organization helpful, but not necessary. Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies Business office procedures Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic arithmetic Medical insurance and medical billing skills Operating all office equipment Strong organizational and leadership skills Answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner and using a multi-line t elephone system. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public. Speak clearly and concisely Read, understands, and follows oral and written instruction. Exceptional customer service skills Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems Ability and willingness to help patients with check in or check out process Work may require hand dexterity for telephone and office machine operation. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, operate a calculator, telephone, copier and such other office equipment as necessary. Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contact. It is necessary to view computer screens for long periods and to work in an environment that may be stressful