Reid Health · 3 days ago

Office Assistant

Richmond, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

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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 EMR.

Updates chart with copies of current insurance card and patient registration forms.

Prepares new patient charts as appropriate.

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.

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 failed / no showed their appointment.

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