Shift: PRN - hours available Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Department: Clinic Float Pool
Salary Range: $17.48/hr

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• *Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
• *Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.
• *Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
• *Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
• *Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.
• *See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Collaborate with patients, families, and/or staff in handling and resolving problems that may occur during visits.

Communicate any expected delays to patient and ancillary service departments.

Greet, escort, and answer phone system, handle and/or direct calls to

appropriate area, and place calls as requested by supervisor.

Use excellent guest relations skills in all interactions with patients, visitors, and staff.

Maintain the general appearance of the waiting room, reception area, and

offices; straighten magazines, chairs, and other light furniture. Maintain

working knowledge of all office equipment, fax, copiers, phones, etc.

Request, prepare, and ensure the completeness of the patient's medical record and physician orders.

Understand and subscribe to the Culture of Yes to Care, Deliver, Innovate, and Serve our patients.

Validate patient demographics, insurance, pre-certification, prior authorization, and referrals.

Accurately manage copay collections. Prepare

accurate billing documents utilizing knowledge of ICD-9, CPT-4 coding, and

managed care plans.

Obtain signatures and process hold bills. Patient check-in, check-out, batching, scheduling, bumping, canceling, and no-showing appointments. Maintain bed control and conduct bedside patient interviews.

Effectively utilize computer applications such as IDX/GE, PCS, Cerner, etc.

Depending upon the location and assigned area of responsibility, the following duties may apply:

Prepare patients for examinations including taking and recording vital signs, printing medication lists, and other tasks.

Perform Point of Care (POC) testing on patients, maintain POC equipment and supplies, and maintain equipment/controls.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.

Six (6) months of experience with frontline customer service and guest relations duties and skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a healthcare setting, hospital admissions, registration, or

medical office.

Experience with medical terminology.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during

inclement weather will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.