What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Concierge - Front Desk position at Northwest Eye Surgeons?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
Provide exceptional customer service through various patient-facing tasks, including scheduling appointments, verifying demographic and financial information, completing patient registration, processing paperwork, coordinating care, triaging phone calls, and providing information about services. This is an entry-level position.
Duties/Responsibilities
Required Skills/Abilities:
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
Provide exceptional customer service through various patient-facing tasks, including scheduling appointments, verifying demographic and financial information, completing patient registration, processing paperwork, coordinating care, triaging phone calls, and providing information about services. This is an entry-level position.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized service during patient registration, including greeting patients, updating information, and collecting co-pays.
- Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with patients and visitors.
- Assist patients with paperwork and effectively manage escalated situations.
- Schedule all provider appointments and ensure pre-certifications, prior authorizations, and interpreter services are obtained when needed.
- Collect payments, issue receipts, and follow procedures for transaction completion.
- Maintain accurate cash records and balance daily transactions.
- Keep the waiting and reception areas clean and orderly.
- Maintain working knowledge of office equipment and oversee supply inventory and restocking.
- Prepare and maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records, forms, and registration materials by company policies.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding the use and protection of medical records.
- Track and order office supplies as needed.
- Perform other duties as required with flexibility.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and Windows environments.
- Flexible and willing to help in all areas; effective team player.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks in a dynamic setting.
- Strong time management and adaptability in a changing environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One (1) year of general office experience; healthcare setting preferred.