Office Assistant at Reid Health

Connersville, Indiana, 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

Telephone Triage, Patient Scheduling, Medical Records Management, Insurance Verification, EPIC, CPT Coding, ICD 10 Coding, Payment Collection, Medical Terminology, Front Office Operations, Patient Check-in/Check-out, Billing Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Office Assistant 4677-RH OB GYN Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 8:00am – 5:00pm Primarily located at the Richmond location with some travel to outreach locations as needed. About the Position 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 Manager to achieve quality outcomes for the patient. Overview of Responsibilities Answer and triage incoming telephone calls, responds to questions, takes appropriate messages, schedules patient appointments or transfers caller as necessary. Maintains appointment schedule by scheduling patient based on urgency, length of exam time required, and/or convenience of patient. Confirms next day patient appointments by contacting patient reminding of appointment time, maintains correct availability of days and rescheduling as soon as possible. Greets patients as they arrive. Collects patient co-payments. Verifies patient and insurance information following RHPA guidelines. All information to be accurately updated in EPIC. Updates chart with copies of current insurance card and patient registration forms. Prepares new patient charts as appropriate. Pulls chart, attaches patient superbill when applicable and notifies medical assistant or other appropriate party that patient has arrived. Verifies insurance coverage, plan benefits coverage, and verifies 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. Sorts, distributes, and files appropriate mail, lab results, and 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. Performs all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees, and Providers. Adheres to established quality principles and standards established by Reid Health Physician Associates and Reid Health. Follows up with patients that canceled/no showed their appointment. Monitors 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 Required Experience: 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. Required Education: High School Graduate or GED equivalent. 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 answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing patient check-in and check-out processes. Maintain medical records and coordinate provider schedules to ensure quality patient outcomes.