What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Medical Practice Patient Representative (Clerical Assistant) - NHMP Southern OB/GYN - Poughkeepsie, NY position at Northwell Health Careers?
Description
Title: Per Diem Medical Practice Patient Representative (Clerical Assistant) - NHMP Southern OB/GYN - Poughkeepsie, NY- Variable Per Diem Schedule: Monday -Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Summary: Provides clerical and administrative support and coordinates the patient care activities for physician practice.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensures accuracy of patient's information, including demographics and insurance.
2. Performs reception of customers and communicates pleasantly and effectively.
3. Answers phones, routes calls, take messages, conveys information, and assures accurate communication.
4. Registers, verifies and schedules patient appointments, testing, and referrals.
5. Reschedules cancelled, no show, tickler appointments.
6. Processes record requests, including the copying, billing, charging and recording.
7. Collects co-pays and reconciles moneys for deposit.
8. Obtains and coordinates record retrieval for new and established patients.
9. Completes audits as assigned.
10. Performs intake and processing of medical records and other documentation and correspondence via eFax.
11. Presents a professional appearance and image.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Education Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent • 1 year customer related experience required • Preferred: 1 years of healthcare experience
Salary Range: $17.72 - $33.48 Hourly (Based on years of relative experience)
EOE, including disability/vets.
Salary : $18 - $33