What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Practice Specialist (Family Practice Clinic) position at Iberia General Hospital And Medical Center?
Iberia Medical Center
(IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our
vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and
employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many
diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and
grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently
hiring a Physician Practice Specialist, for the IMC Family Practice Clinic, who under the
general supervision of the practice supervisor, is required to have knowledge
to perform all roles in the front clerical office which includes but not
limited to:
Answer phones and take
detailed messages Greet and/or assist
patients Knowledge of Practice Management
System (Caretracker) Checking in/out of
patients Input Demographics Verify Insurance Collection of
co-pays/coinsurances Knowledge and Input of
billing Closeout/Balance Charges
and payments at the end of clinic Scheduling patients with
referring physician offices Assist in other
clinics as directed by supervisor Assist in training of
new employees.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Certification from a
billing/coding program preferred
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
Minimal one-year commutative
working experience in some type of billing and coding position if
possible.
Must have had exposure in
previous jobs with working and communicating with the public as a
customer.
Medical practice background
preferred.
At least 3-5 years previous
experience in the filing and collection of Medicaid rules and regulations.
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Medicaid rules and regulations
as it pertains to office visits
Insurance rules and regulations
as it pertains to office visits
PRINCIPLE TASKS,
DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Answers phones and takes
detailed messages
Prepares charts for clinic
Greets and assists patients
Assist with registration
inputting demographics
Verifying of insurance
Collecting and entering of charges
and payments
Balances charges and payments
at the end of clinic
Communicates with referring
offices in gaining necessary information.
Assists in training new
employees.
Competitive Benefits:
Great medical benefit plan Early access to earned wages Participation in robust state pension plan Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
Employment Type:
FULL_TIME