Medical Business Specialist - Neurology Clinic
Munson Healthcare · Traverse City, MI · 1 wk ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time
Schedule
Location: 922 Cedar Run Road, Traverse City, MI 49684
Full Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sign‑On Bonus
$2,700 sign‑on bonus (terms and conditions apply)
About the role
Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award‑winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. The organization emphasizes a culture of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for patients and teammates alike. Employees enjoy a lifestyle surrounded by freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures.
Benefits
- Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in‑person and online development, and access to a career hub for advancement.
- Thrive: Full benefits package, paid holidays, generous paid time off, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
- Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
- Be Heard: Opportunities to share ideas and shape the workplace through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for patients and their families, setting a professional and welcoming tone in person and over the phone.
- Obtain and verify all required patient and insurance information; enter data accurately into the registration system.
- Schedule patient appointments, including return office visits, referrals, and diagnostic testing/procedures.
- Respond effectively to patient and family inquiries, ensuring a smooth start to the care experience.
Qualifications
Core Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- 6 months to 1 year of customer service experience, typically gained by working with the public with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in typing, Windows, and experience with multiple computer systems.
Specialist Requirements
- High school graduate or GED; Associate Degree preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Medical Practice Business Associate or in a similar healthcare role.
- Proficient in typing, Windows, and experience with multiple computer systems.
Additional Requirements
- All employees must be vaccinated or have lab‑confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.
- Annual flu vaccine required during flu season (starting the year of hire), unless an approved medical or religious exemption is granted.