Job Scope

Performs clerical functions required to service the needs of the patient, providers and organization. Serves as a liaison between patients, nurses, physicians, and others. Provides excellent customer service and greets patients entering the department/practice.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains all clerical aspects of the medical records through established guidelines.

• Perform accurate registration interview with direct data entry to facilitate full registration for all new patient appointments and up to date information on all established patients across multiple provider specialties as assigned.

• Maintains patient scheduling functions, and sets patient appointments through established guidelines.

• Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contacts to other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practice operations.

• Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments as defined in the electronic medical record.

• Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient payments/collections. May perform routine clerical duties for the department.

• Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of the treatment team.

• Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.

Temperament

Adhere to company policies and procedures, demonstrate the core values and Hospitality behaviors, resolve conflict through open, honest, professional communication, demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude, keep supervisor and leadership apprised of issues, and seek opportunities to recognize others.

Skills

Education & Certifications

Up to 1 year Data entry preferred

2 years Clerical/customer service -ideally in a health care related industry preferred

1 year Third party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer