What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chiropractic Assistant position at Community Health Centers of the Central Coast?
Job Title: Chiropractic Assistant
Department: Medical - Chiropractic Services
Reports To: Health Center Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Wage Range that the Company Expects to Pay: $21.00 - $23.15 per hour
SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Chiropractic Assistant will work closely with the Chiropractic Provider to support all aspects of their practice. The Chiropractic Assistant will follow the protocols of the Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. (CHC), by greeting patients in a professional and courteous manner, managing provider schedules to ensure access and efficiency, assisting the provider in the exam room including translation and communication of chiropractic services, assisting patients through the registration process, and receiving payments for rendered services while following specific billing procedures.
Chiropractic providers see their patients on a frequent basis. It is important that the Chiropractic Assistant builds and maintains a positive working relationship with chiropractic patients in order to effectively support the chiropractic providers practice.
It is the primary purpose of CHC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, cooperative, organized, and enthusiastic at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned with or without notice.
Answers telephone promptly with a courteous and professional manner.
Works closely with the chiropractic provider to review and manage patient schedules to anticipate for missed opportunities, scheduling errors, registration form updates, insurance eligibility, and co-payments.
Assists the provider in the exam room as needed, including translation and communicating chiropractic services.
Assists with pre-visit planning including patient screenings and other chiropractic-specific workflows.
Schedules patients per protocol and refers triage calls to nursing staff.
Checks patients in-and-out through the practice management system and verifies information.
Performs cashiering duties and collects co-payments, payments, and outstanding balances.
Assists patients with the completion of appropriate forms and reviews for accuracy and completeness.
Assists the chiropractic provider in reporting patient encounters on a monthly basis.
Follows specific billing protocols to complete medi reservations for chiropractic visits
Provides quality customer service using AIDET Standards.
Accurately enters and updates demographic and payer data in practice management system.
Verification of coverage and payer eligibility, which may include programs, private insurances, Medi-Cal, and Sliding Fee.
Informs patients about all available services and programs.
Observes for patients in distress and promptly reports to the Chiropractic Provider or available nursing staff in the clinic.
Maintains inventory of paperwork and ensures most up to date form is being used.
Issues visitor passes when required.
Handles high volume of patients and internal/externals customers, and handle frequent changes, delay or unexpected events.
Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of practice management system, payers, and Standard Work.
Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults or geriatrics).
Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence, child and dependent abuse protocols.
Demonstrates culturally sensitivity and competence with patients.
Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Previous experience working in a customer service position, preferably in a medical setting. Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred, but not required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply sound judgment in understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. As the solitary assistant to the chiropractic provider, this position requires the ability to prioritize tasks according to urgency and the ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites. Working knowledge of EHR is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire. Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of Tdap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form. If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season. Health screening requirements are subject to change based on CDC recommendations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work in a clinical setting and work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule that may include evenings/weekends, and travel as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified
Salary : $21 - $23
