Patient Representative - Full Time-Days

Major Job Functions

• Register patients expediently while obtaining accurate information
• Schedule patient appointments for initial and follow-up visits and procedures
• Ensure the completion of new patient information and update information for the medical record
• Receive calls regarding appointments; determine the appropriate provider, length, and type of appointment; schedule appointments accurately
• Collect monies from patients in payment of bill or insurance deductible and co-payment on outpatient accounts; document receipts; prepare cash report at day's end
• Order all outside tests requested by the doctor; schedule patient appointments, confirm
• Enter ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding patient activity information, procedures into data processing system daily
• Transcribe all non-medical dictation
• Submit billing invoices to billing/collection department daily, under the supervision of the Physician Billing Manager
• File, fax and/or mail reports and records
• Compile and submit month end reports in a timely manner
• Assists in tracking supply inventory. Notifies Office Supervisor/Coordinator when supplies need to be reordered
• Serve as receptionist, greeting and directing patients, answering phone in a manner that supports Clinic Guest Relations Policy
• Assists as required in non-invasive medical procedures or as security observer
• As possible, knows where administrative/medical staff can be located and directs emergency messages
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of clerical experience required
• 1 year of medical business office or significant public contact preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• PC skills preferred
• Type 45-55 words per minute accurately
• Tact and ability to deal with patients under stress
• Good planning and organizational abilities
• Speaking and hearing is necessary to converse with the public
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding for Part B billables preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and read printed data and monitor screens
• Manual dexterity
• Visual and auditory acuity to collect information
• Verbal communications skills
• Ability to lift, stoop, bend, kneel, reach