What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Coordinator - Endocrinology - Chestertown position at University of Maryland Medical System?
General Summary
Front Office Coordinator as you will work under moderate supervision, performs a variety of clerical activities to support clinical operations including customer service, telephone management, scheduling, registration, and copay collections. Ensures that all provider schedules are appropriately populated, telephones are managed, and complete registration information is captured prior to or during each patient visit.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls. Provides general information in person and on the telephone.
2. Calls patients to verify appointments.
3. Verifies patient demographic information including insurance verification prior to the patient visit for all pre-scheduled patients. Performs data entry of patient demographic information. Types letters and faxes information as needed.
4. Registers all patients at each visit utilizing established policies for the capture of complete and up-to-date patient and insurance information Receives and documents patient responsible payments including co-payments, past balance payments, and other patient-responsible charges.
5. Schedules patients for physician visit. Maintains and updates appointment calendars.
Work Experience
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
- One (1) year of customer service experience required. One (1) year relevant front-desk experience preferred. Experience within a healthcare environment preferred.
- Certification in scheduling and registration preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to interact with personnel of all levels within the organization and work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Interpersonal skills, customer orientation and an outgoing and pleasant demeanor.
- Prior experience and demonstrated competence with patient or customer information systems.
- Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $17.68-24.76
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