Education:
HS or GED. Bilingual in Spanish or Russian required.
Licensures/Certifications:
Not applicable
Experience:
6 months of related experience
Skills:
* Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD9 codes
* Skill in written and oral communication
* Ability to perform non-complex arithmetic calculations
* Ability to organize and maintain files and records
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls. Responds to general inquiries by relating or referring to established policies and procedures. Provides customer service to patients by relaying information about the Medical Center and reminds patients of appointments.
* Schedules patient appointments, using a computerized medical system or handwritten schedule.
* Performs (pre) registration duties by obtaining pertinent patient information, maintaining and updating patient charts, and collecting co-payments. Prepares daily deposit form. Escorts patients to rooms.
* Ensures completeness of physician charge sheets, verifies patient insurance information, and ensures appropriate CPT & ICD9 codes are on charge slips. Secures all necessary signatures.
* Codes lab requisitions with necessary patient data for proper processing and charging of lab work.
* Schedules diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures according to restrictions of HMO's, PPO's, etc. Ensures that patients are notified and receive appropriate information regarding scheduled tests and procedures.
* Performs related office duties and general errands, including photocopying materials, retrieving and storing supplies and faxing patient progress notes to referring physicians.
* Compiles patient statistics and maintains patient tracking system. Performs simple arithmetic calculations daily regarding patient charges submitted and patient payments collected.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.