GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION : Schedule new and follow-up patient appointments in computer system. Complete patient registration for new accounts and update existing accounts in computer system. Perform a variety of clerical duties involved in maintaining patient medical records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Schedule and reschedule appointments for patients with attention to all insurance rules and limitations per physician bibles.
- Work with physician and physician staff to ensure quality patient care and services are provided. Ensure compliance with clinic standards of quality patient care.
- Record all new patient demographics and update existing accounts in Athena.
- Answer inbound calls from scheduling queues, redirecting to appropriate departments as needed.
- Create EMR entries for cancelled appointments.
- Cancel patient appointments as directed by patients, providers, or Service Center Manager.
- Complete all scheduling tasks, messages, requests, referrals, and faxes.
- Return voicemails as well as making second and third attempts to patients who have left voicemails.
- Confirm Appointments as needed.
- Perform audits on physician schedules to capture and correct any scheduling discrepancies.
- Process and complete online appointment scheduling
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
High School diplomaExperience :
Previous experience in a medical office settingProficient computer skills - Outlook, general Microsoft Office functionality, copy & paste function, ability to move in and out of applications with easeLicensure : N / A
Special Skills :
Bilingual in Spanish, requiredKnowledge of medical and insurance terminologyAttention to detailAbility to effectively communicate both orally and writtenAbility to work in a fast paced environmentPhysical Demands :
Must have adequate visual acuity to read, the ability to interpret and understand written material.Must have full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.Environmental Working Conditions :
Continuously handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work as a part of a teamNo conditions of chemicals / fumes / odors and dust / messiness