What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist / Medical Records position at AMSURG?
| ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES | |||||||||
| • | Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone | ||||||||
| • | Collects patient identification cards | ||||||||
| • | Collects patient insurance information | ||||||||
| • | Ensures that documentation is completed and all necessary documents are signed by the patient | ||||||||
| • | Updates patient accounts by recording personal and financial information in the revenue management system | ||||||||
| • | Collects copayments and deductibles as needed | ||||||||
| • | Records payments in the billing system or log as required | ||||||||
| • | Issues receipts for payments received | ||||||||
| • | Balances upfront collections at the end the shift | ||||||||
| • | Notifies clinical when patient is ready to proceed to the clinical area | ||||||||
| • | Accepts deliveries to the ASC, as needed | ||||||||
| • | Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level | ||||||||
| • | Receives and opens office mail as needed | ||||||||
| • | Takes deposits to the bank as needed | ||||||||
| • | Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information | ||||||||
| • | Prepares patients charts for the following day | ||||||||
| • | Maintains strict adherence to the center’s policies and procedures; reports needed changes and discrepancies | ||||||||
| • | Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook | ||||||||
| • | Attends all required education | ||||||||
| • | Regular and predictable attendance required | ||||||||
| • | Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned |