What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHECK-IN position at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center?
General Summary of Duties: Updates patient information, collects co-pays, greets patients
upon arrival. Provides training and guidance to other registration staff.
Supervision Received: Reports to Front Desk Supervisor
Typical Physical Demands: Requires sitting for long periods of time. Working under stress
and use of a telephone required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
Typical Working Conditions: Working in an office environment. Occasional evening work.
Principal Duties:
1. Enters new patient demographics and updates current patient records.
2. Enters information accurately and quickly according to established procedures.
3. Identifies errors (i.e. patients who need a referral) when registering.
4. Works the front desk registration area on rotational schedule.
5. Pays close attention to details when working the front desk registration area.
6. Collects co-pays from patients in a timely manner.
7. Collects any money owed by patients before seeing physician. (Outstanding balances,
etc.)
8. Balances co-pay receipts and money at the the end of the day.
9. Runs charts that are ready.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Experience , Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of registration policies,
procedures and concepts. Knowledge of computer functions including using Microsoft
Office, the practice management and EMR systems. Knowledge Skill in performing
repetitive duties. Ability to follow and develop specific instructions and set procedures.
Ability to work to precise and established standards of accuracy to enter data at a high rate of
speed. Ability to work pleasantly and effectively with patients and coworkers. Ability to
communicate clearly.