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Nebraska Methodist Health System
Medical Receptionist - Heart Care Center
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$40,374 / year median in Iowa
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care
- a culture that has and will continue to set us apart.
Job Summary:
Location:
Methodist Physicians Clinic- 1
Edmundson Place Address:
1 Edmundson Place- Council Bluffs ,
IA Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30am- 5pm Communicates to all patients, doctors, nurses, and other employees regarding schedules, charts, insurance issues, and any other concerns that may be addressed.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions 1. Registers patients for appointments by collecting and verifying patient demographics, insurance information, and other essential information to ensure accurate information is maintained for each patient. 2. Greets, directs, and assists patients with questions to facilitate patient care in prompt and polite manner. 3. Answers telephone to schedule appointments, take messages, direct calls to appropriate personnel, and handle other patient matters to ensure excellent customer service is provided within a timely manner and according to policies and procedures. 4. Prepares records for office visits by reviewing EMR (Electronic Medical Record)/chart contents to accelerate patient care. 5. Handles insurance inquires by answering questions, assisting with referrals, and completing appropriate paperwork to ensure exam charges are submitted to insurance within a timely manner. 6. Processes and distributes written communication and documents (forms, letters, mail) accurately. 7. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Population Specific Criteria."Schedule:
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30am- 5pm
Job Description:
Job Requirements Education High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) required. Experience 6 months previous customer services experience preferred.License/Certifications For Papillion PT:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers in person and over the phone. Skilled in operating a computer, including a computer mouse/keyboard and navigating scheduling, registration and patient care applications. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work in a diverse healthcare environment with diverse customer expectations. Ability to work as a team. Ability to keep patient information confidential. Ability to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Light Work- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force. Physical Activity Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Occasionally Performed (1%33%): Balancing Crouching Distinguish colors Lifting Pulling/Pushing Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking Frequently Performed (34
- 66%): Carrying Grasping Keyboarding/typing Reaching Repetitive Motions Sitting Speaking/Talking Constantly Performed (67
- 100):
Hearing Seeing/visual Job Hazards Not Related:
Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as Xray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation NonIonizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Rare (1- 33%) Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)