Medical Administrative Clerk (MAC)
CommUnityCare Health Centers · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Welcome, greet, and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
- Schedule patient appointments accurately and efficiently utilizing the computer system.
- Answer all incoming telephone calls and provide information as necessary or route the calls as needed.
- Register all patients by accurately entering the patient demographic and insurance information in the electronic medical system.
- Verify and ensure completeness of patient registration documentation.
- Verify and enter patient data into the electronic medical system.
- Review and verify patient coverage of insurance information using online resources.
- Explain payment options, including sliding scale fees, Medicare, Medicaid, and other forms of payment assistance.
- Collects deposits or co‐payments/deductibles prior to the patient being seen by the provider per company policies.
- Utilize the numerous software systems in the clinic, including but not limited to, i2i, Tableau, Vital Interactions, Patient Portal, check in kiosks, etc.
- Run Vital Interaction reports and follow‐up on appointments needing to be confirmed and no shows.
- Work closely with the nursing, provider, medical assistant, and extended care teams to ensure smooth patient flow and reduce cycle time.
- Absorb and assist with closing gaps in care by helping to notify patients of services due.
- Work with HIM department to accurately scan medical documents into the EMR system.
- Notify appropriate personnel of emergencies, messages, patient arrivals, etc.
- Accurately document and communicate patient concerns to the site triad leadership team.
- Ability to work assigned hours, and as needed outside regularly scheduled hours including weekends.
- Participate in appropriate meetings and trainings, as well as adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient, clinical, and company information and data.
- Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
- Perform all duties in an ethical manner consistent with the I Promise statement.
- Perform other job‐related duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of Healthcare office concepts, practices, policies, and procedures
- Insurance verification procedures
- Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines and regulations
- Skilled in Providing exceptional customer service
- Verbal and written communications, including telephone and email etiquette and documentation
- Working independently in a fast‐paced, multi‐task clinical environment, as well as part of a team
- Effective problem solving techniques
- Ability to Work in a self‐directed, organized manner
- Multitask while maintaining a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Present information in a consistent, organized, and accurate manner
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization at various levels, as well as with external customers
- Maintain confidentiality
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience
At least one year of demonstrated experience in an administrative position.