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Clinical Patient Support Representative

United Urology Group · Bethesda, MD · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$22–$26/hrFull-time

Job Description

The Clinical Patient Support Representative plays a vital role by combining the responsibilities of a Medical Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist. You will work collaboratively with clinical staff and administrative personnel to ensure the efficient and seamless operation of our clinical offices.

Responsibilities

  • Medical Assistant | Clinical Support

    • Aid healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
    • Prepare examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and well-organized.
    • Record patient medical history and vital signs accurately.
    • Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
    • Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for analysis.
    • Maintain infection control standards and ensure proper sterilization of equipment.
  • Front Desk Reception | Administrative

    • Greet patients and visitors in a warm and friendly manner, providing a positive and professional first impression of the clinic.
    • Schedule appointments and assist with the scheduling of any additional testing directed by the physician.
    • Answer incoming calls, address inquiries, and direct calls appropriately.
    • Verify insurance coverage and assist patients with billing questions.
    • Collect payments at time of check-in.
    • Review patient demographics, ensuring all data has been recorded, verifying accuracy, and entering the information into Practice Management and EHR.
    • Obtain and scan patients' driver's licenses and insurance cards into Ntierprise.
    • Absorb and link all required referrals into the EMR.
    • Absorb and register patients in Phreesia.

Qualifications

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Minimum of five (5) years front office and clinical experience, preferably in Urology.

  • Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology; ICD-10 and CPT-4 Codes.

Key Competencies

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective healthcare team member.

  • Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

  • Excellent customer service skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficient computer software and database skills.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to multi-task, effectively problem-solve and work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and bring forth ideas to enhance positive patient care.

  • Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.

  • Comfortable asking probing questions to patients.

  • Maintain & adhere to HIPAA compliance/ regulations.

  • Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.

  • Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.

  • Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

  • May be required to help to transfer the patient.

  • Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Pay Range

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour.

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