Job Information
LifePoint Health Receptionist Physician Office in Pulaski, Tennessee
Front office reception for Physician Office.
Essential Functions
Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
Enters patient information into the medical billing system.
Collects insurance information and runs verifications routinely.
Maintains appointment book and follows office scheduling procedures.
Answers telephone, screens call, takes messages, and provides information.
Coordinates lab work, reviews encounter forms, physician's report, ect.
Enters and maintains current patient information in the medical record (contact info, insurance, etc).
Type's correspondence as directed. Open, sort and deliver mail.
Maintains work area and lobby in neat and orderly manner.
Receives payments, including point of service, from patients and issues receipts (check-in and checkout)
Provides financial counseling to patients requiring hospital admission, surgical proc. &/or delinquent account balance.
Reconciles daily cash and balances cash drawer.
Posts charges and payments and maintains required records, reports and files as defined by the supervisor.
Daily balance and update charge and receipt summaries. Complete daily close process.
Prepares daily bank deposit.
Ensures office supply inventory is adequate and orders supplies when needed.
Timely processes invoices for payment
Assist in nursing duties as needed (referrals, precertification’s, scheduling tests, etc).
Reads and stays current on coding regulations & billing requirements as determined by RCG.
Participates in professional development activities.
The ability and willingness to follow established Standards of Performance
Performs related work as required.
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education High School diploma or equivalent preferred Technical school certification in office occupations is preferred.
Required Skills Must possess significant interpersonal skills. Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must possess skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Must be able to work independently and within a team. Must possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work with multiple computer systems.
Job: *Administration/Clerical
Organization: *So. Tennessee - AMG - Hillside, LLC
Title: Receptionist Physician Office
Location: Tennessee-Pulaski
Requisition ID: 7415-3032