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Fanno Creek
Front Office Support / Scheduling & Referrals
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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.
$47,538 / year median in Oregon
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Front Office Support / Scheduling & Referrals Fanno Creek Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $18
- $24 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Free parking Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications Patient scheduling systems HIPAA compliance Phone communication Practice management software HIPAA Client file management Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Healthcare referral management Document quality checks Telephone systems Multi-line phone systems Productivity software Phone triage Handling patient inquiries Clinical confidentiality policies Managing patient records Care coordination File organization Office phone management Office record organization
Full Job Description Summary of Duties:
(Position is 50% Patient Scheduling and 50% Referral Coordination) Assists patients with completing appropriate clinic forms, as needed. Collects and verifies patient demographic and insurance information over the phone prior to appointments. Schedules & reschedules clinic appointments for patients as needed. Answers incoming calls from patients regarding registration issues, insurance coverage, and scheduling of appointments. Monitors and distributes voice mails throughout each day and handles scheduling questions from patients, clinic providers, and other staff. Communicates general clinic information as needed. Covers or assists other front desk staff for breaks, lunch, or during heavy patient check-in and/or call times. Processes orders for outside referrals and diagnostic referrals according to physician instruction(s) and documents in the patient record. Obtains prior authorizations for diagnostic imaging when necessary. Faxes orders to imaging facility. Notifies patient of where the orders were sent and gives patient the info to schedule. Obtains prior authorizations for in-house imaging as needed. Schedules patients for in-house imaging (mammography, ultrasound) Communicates general clinic information as needed. Uses office chat system to communicate with other staff members and departments according to procedure. Cross-trains with other front office employees to provide back-up when needed. Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:
Ability to utilize multi-line phone and other communication systems/procedures in a high-volume clinic setting. Knowledge of medical office operations, patient scheduling, referral coordination, triaging patient, doctor, and hospital calls. Able to demonstrate skills in using a computer, practice management, and patient scheduling system(s), MS office applications. Accurate use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Able to examine documents for accuracy and completeness. Ability to communicate clearly and answer the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems. Ability to effectively handle challenging or stressful situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, and the public. Understands and supports HIPAA privacy practices. Maintains strictest confidentiality.Education/Experience Required:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 1 year experience in health care support role required, primary care preferred.Compensation/Benefits:
Full-time / FLSA non-exempt status $18.00- $24.00 per hour (DOE) 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Life & LTD insurance Paid time off Free onsite parking Visit our website to learn more: https://fannocreek.com/ Monday
- Friday 8:00AM
- 4:30PM