Business Office Clerk (PT)

Overview

Portsmouth Surgery Center is a multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgical Center, providing a range of specialized medical procedures in an outpatient setting. Our center is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services across various medical specialties. We strive to offer efficient and patient-centered surgical solutions. Our team of skilled healthcare professionals is committed to ensuring the well-being of our patients through advanced and personalized medical interventions.

Estimated working hours are Monday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties associated with surgical procedures, including obtaining and verifying patient insurance benefits and eligibility.
• Assures patient and personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and adhering to center staff, safety, and health programs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and center-related business.
• Seeks guidance and validation when situations arise that exceed the incumbent’s capabilities.
• Participates in quality assessment activities as directed, for the continuous improvement of patient care.
• Ensures compliance with surgery center protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience working in a surgery center or ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance verification processes, including pre-authorizations and benefits eligibility.
• Communication skills: the ability to convey written and verbal information accurately and effectively.
• Excellent listening skills, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• The ability to function independently without constant supervision.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce reasonable answers.
• The ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally as the need arises.
• The ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Good sense of organization.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working in a medical office or healthcare setting is required.
• Strong office skills, including proficiency with standard office equipment (copier, fax, phones, postage equipment, etc.).
• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
• Prior experience with scheduling, insurance verification, and authorization processes—especially in a healthcare or surgical environment—is highly desirable.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26