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CAMPBELL CLINIC PC
Business Services Specialist BO - PT20
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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.
$41,772 / year median in Maryland
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Provides positive customer interface, obtains and enters in computer all information needed for patients seen in the Clinic to ensure accurate billing. Essential Functions Statement(s) Greets visitors and patients to determine their needs and directs them accordingly Collects appropriate documentation from patient and enters into PM system Collects copay, coinsurance or other balances owed on account Prints billing slip for physician to mark services performed Schedules follow-up appointments and cancels patient appointments due to no show Enters charges same day of service Codes diagnosis Reconciles payments daily Ensures that claims are in drop status at charge entry Maintains cash drawer for making change and balances it daily Verifies that all billing slips are submitted at the end of the day Prints appropriate registration forms from medical record system for future appointments Obtains precertification Performs other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s) Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Assertiveness
- Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea. Communication, Oral
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written
- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Customer Oriented
- Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Detail Oriented
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Friendly
- Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Honesty / Integrity
- Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.