Office Professional (Accordia Family Medicine) Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 9 hours ago(5/28/2024 4:15 PM) Job ID 2024-22395 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Accordia - Family Medicine Category Office/Clerical Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

 

Greets all consumers in a professional and welcoming manner

Ensures consumers sign in via the paper signature log upon his/her arrival at the clinicVerify appointments in scheduling system or manual method and promptly notify the appropriate clinician of the consumer’s arrival.Direct consumer to appropriate waiting area. Periodically monitor the waiting area to ensure consumers are called to his/her appointment

 

Completes admission process for new consumers

Direct consumer to complete the general intake forms and obtain appropriate insurance informationAccurately populate all fields as related to the admission process in Avatar/NextGenEnsure that Guarantor lineups and Plans are entered correctly in Avatar/NextGen utilizing the online guarantor documentationResearch all patients that present with no insurance through Medicaid, Medicare, and Blue Crosseligibility sites.

 

Responsible for consumer payments

Collects consumer “out-of-pocket” costs (i.e. co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance) and prepares receiptsPrepares and makes deposits, if needed

 

Assists with Financial Assistance/Sliding Fee Discount Program applications

Assists consumers with completion of the Financial Assistance application/Sliding Fee Discount Program application, as neededCommunicate with consumers regarding proof of income requirements.

 

Scheduling Calendar

Schedules return appointments for consumer accurately and gives consumer appointment card with next scheduled appointment and initials.Re-schedules, and cancel appointments as necessary and communicates these changes to consumers.Schedule consumer appointments with outside agencies as requestedEnters unscheduled appointment into scheduling system (manual) and notifiy the appropriate clinician of consumer’s arrival

 

Answers telephone in a professional and welcoming manner.

Receives consumer requests for appointment/information and changesDirect callers to the appropriate person in a timely manner

 

Protects and maintains the confidentiality of all records and patient information

Ensurance all releases are completed accurately and immediately scanned into Avatar via POS scanning.Assists with and works with all organization personnel involved with any aspect of release of protected health information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the organization’s policies and procedures and legal requirements

 

Other Responsibilities

Perform quality assurance process as necessary.Completes administrative review audits as necessary.Passing out prescriptions from the doctor/CRNP/PA to the consumer.Perform relief for other staff members.Makes copies, faxes documents and performs other related clerical duties as needed.

 

Supervision and consultation

Seeks supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance skills

Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumers’ privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists consumers and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with consumers, families and others as appropriate

 

Administrative and other related duties as assigned

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe/Accordia committees as requestedCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerTreats consumers with dignity and respectWorks in a cooperative manner with other AltaPointe/Accordia employeesFollows AltaPointe/Accordia policies and procedures

 

Physical Requirements of the Job: 

Continuous sitting (extended sitting) up to 2 hours at a time until break or lunch.Reaching forward to place paperwork on a document stand.Grasping to turn keys in doors throughout facility, grabbing files/paperworkLifting up to 10 pounds.Carrying up to 10 pounds to transport small quantity of charts various distances in facility.Fine manipulation/dexterity for data entry, writing and handling paperwork.Standing and walking frequently throughout shift and to various locations in the facility to file charts and put up supplies.Sitting can be in frequent bursts up to 10 minutes.  Extended sitting can be up to, but limited to 1 hour.Forward reaching, reaching out to front, and overhead reaching with up to 5 pounds to 15 is performed when filing records and charts.Forward reaching, overhead reaching and reaching down while filing medical record that can range up to 15 pounds.Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead throughout the day with up to 15 pounds (medical records and supplies).Carrying up to 15 pounds various distances.Step ladder climbing frequently to access higher shelves for filing and stocking/retrieving supplies.Strong grasp/pinch grip needed to use keys in doors and to handle medical records.Fine manipulation/dexterity to use computer, write and handle medical records paperwork.Must be able to stand for long periods of time, continuously bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and lift at least 10 pounds.Must have visual acuity in at least one eye and manual dexterity. Qualifications

High School graduate or the equivalent. Must have the ability to communicate verbally, withstand frequent deadlines, concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent interruptions. Knowledge of the following must be demonstrated:

Basic clerical skills.Use of standard office equipment including computers, copy and fax machines.Basic medical terminology.Previous medical/health front desk experience preferred.