Check patients in and out for appointments.
Verify patient demographic, insurance, and contact
information.
Address patient questions and concerns or direct them to the
appropriate staff member.
Maintain a positive patient experience and high level of
customer service.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing daily
responsibilities.
Strong attention to detail and patient-centered approach.
Appointment Scheduling
- Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments.
- Manage provider calendars and appointment availability.
- Coordinate referrals and follow-up appointments as needed.
- Send appointment reminders via phone, text, or email.
Administrative Support
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail,
fax, and email.
- Maintain patient records and electronic health records (EHR)
systems.
- Scan, file, and organize medical and administrative
documents.
- Assist with data entry and reporting activities.
Insurance and Billing
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Obtain required authorizations and referrals.
- Collect copayments, deductibles, and outstanding balances.
- Assist patients with billing inquiries.
- Process and reconcile daily payments.
Compliance and Confidentiality
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and
organizational policies.
- Protect sensitive patient and business information.
- Follow clinic procedures and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two (2) years of full time medical or dental front office
experience.
Combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Medical or dental front office administration training or
certification.
- 5 years of medical or dental office experience.
- Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems
preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare
environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and office
equipment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology and insurance
processes.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all
times.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not
definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent use of computers, telephones, and other office
equipment.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
- Position is eight (8) hours per day, five (5)days per week, and
overtime as needed. Minimal travel may be required.
- Work is performed in the private office setting and all
clinical areas of the ASC.
- Regular interaction with patients, visitors, providers, and
staff.
Hiring Range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour. We consider factors
such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the
position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as
market and organizational considerations when extending an
offer.
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are
required to execute a release and authorization for a background
screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill
810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to
disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing
proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or
appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past
seven years.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32563
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