Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

Responsible for greeting patients, communicating with departments, scheduling appointments, answering phones, receiving payments, verifying necessary information and records in the medical record. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.

Greets patients in polite, prompt, helpful manner and provides any necessary instructions/directions. Informs appropriate department of patient`s arrival. Oversees waiting area. Organizes patient flow.

Answers phone in pleasant manner and deals with patient needs expeditiously.

Uses EMR to generate information necessary for billing. Verifies and updates patient information. Collects copay. Obtains patient signatures as needed. Completes necessary paperwork and issues receipts. Collects and enters patient's insurance information into data base. Responsible for managing, directing, and monitoring coding activities on all services including distributing the daily charge tickets to the billing company.

Obtains referral information. Schedules surgeries, outpatient appointments and admissions.

Sends/receives patient`s medical records. Assembles patient's charts for next day visits. Responsible for planning, organizing and directing all aspects of the medical records.

Responsible for assisting physician with clerical tasks. Coordinates service requests. Maintains clinic office and equipment. Informs the administrator of operational problems. Responsible for mail room functions including sorting and distribution of mail. Orders and inventories supplies.

Assists with training and supervision of staff, helping them develop performance goals and objectives.

Responsible for assisting patients with questions on insurance claims, home healthcare, and medical equipment. Responsible for administering, directing, planning, and coordinating all office activities. Provides information to patients so they may fully use and benefit from clinic/office services.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma/GED

Experience

Minimum 1 year clinic experience preferred

Skills

Required: Computer programs/EMR

Pay Range

$11.41 - $15.69 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.