Office Assistant Float at Reid Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Medical Records Management, Telephone Triage, EPIC Software, CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding, Payment Collection, Medical Terminology, Front Office Administration, Customer Service, Cash Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Office Assistant Float 6097 RHPA-RHPA Specialty Outreach Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. Monday - Friday , hours varying from 7 am - 6 pm dependent upon the specialty. Requires travel between multiple outreach locations within RHPA. Potential to fill in for any other RHPA department as needed. About the Position The Float Pool Office Assistant travels to practices where needed. Under the direction of the Provider(s) and Practice Supervisor/Manager, the Office Assistant performs all front office duties including answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, performing check-in and check-out functions, and maintaining patient medical records. This individual works hand-in-hand with the Provider(s) and Practice Supervisor/Manager to achieve quality outcomes for the patient. Overview of Responsibilities Answer and triage incoming telephone calls, respond to questions, take appropriate messages, schedule patient appointments or transfer caller as necessary. Maintain appointment schedule by scheduling patient based on urgency, length of exam time required, and/or convenience of patient. Confirm next day patient appointments by contacting patient to remind them of appointment time, maintain correct availability of days, and reschedule as soon as possible. Greet patients as they arrive. Collect patient co-payments. Verify patient and insurance information following RHPA guidelines. All information to be accurately updated in EPIC. Update chart with copies of current insurance card and patient registration forms. Prepare new patient charts as appropriate. Pull chart, attach patient superbill when applicable, and notify medical assistant or other appropriate party that patient has arrived. Verify insurance coverage, plan benefits coverage, and verify patient signature on various insurance forms. Keep patients informed of delays and explain alternatives when possible. Coordinate the business schedule and office schedule for the Provider(s). Check out patient by collecting any additional payment due for services rendered if applicable. Enter CPT and ICD 10 codes, when appropriate. Record and post charges and payments daily, when appropriate. Balance cash drawer and prepare deposit for Practice Manager to take to bank. Assist patient with billing questions as capable and refer complex problems to the Practice Manager. Sort, distribute, and file appropriate mail, lab results, transcription, and other patient data via ICS/document management accurately according to timelines established by the practice. Process requests for medical records to patients, and other healthcare providers according to timelines established by the practice. Perform all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees, and Providers. Adhere to established quality principles and standards established by Reid Health Physician Associates and Reid Health. Follow up with patients that canceled/no showed their appointment. Monitor patient portal, Payor Coverage Portal, and e-mails daily. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. Education & Experience Education Required: High School Graduate or GED equivalent Education Preferred: N/A Experience Required: Previous computer experience. Experience Preferred: Six months previous clerical experience with a general understanding of insurance preferred, previous work experience in a provider office or medical related position, and knowledge of medical terminology. Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you. Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care. Reid Health is looking to add to its family with service-minded individuals like you. Whether you come from a clinical background or simply want to work in an environment that allows you to pursue your passions of service to others, we have opportunities for people just like you. Find yourself at Reid Health. If you are unable to find an open position you are interested in today, please consider Introducing Yourself so that we may reach out to you in the future. Daycare, Doordash, Daily Pay, therapy dogs, massages, Forbes rated Best Places to Work 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Reid Health does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at Reid Health via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by Reid Health. Please be aware: Across the country there has been an increase in job offer scams. Reid Health has taken measures to protect ourselves from this. Our hiring practices do require face to face interviews and on-site visits prior to offers of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform front office duties including patient scheduling, check-in/out, and insurance verification across multiple outreach locations. Maintain medical records and coordinate provider schedules to ensure quality patient outcomes.