What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT PROCESSING/ MEDICAL ASSIST - HEART & LUNG SURGEONS position at East Alabama Health?
- EAMC MISSION
- At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.
- POSITION SUMMARY
- This position works in a team setting to deliver high quality patient care, performs patient scheduling, insurance verification, collection duties, and medication reconciliations accurately, ensures database integrity, facilitates claims processing, and collects patient vital signs. Demonstrating professional interaction, communication, cooperation with staff, sensitivity to confidential matters, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to problem-solve are also key components of the position as are a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task in a fast-moving work environment.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum Experience
- N/A
- Required Registration/License/Certification
- BLS certification within 90 days of date of hire or transfer.
- Preferred Education
- Associate Degree in Business or Health Related Field
- Preferred Experience
- One year working in a healthcare related field.
- Preferred Registration/License/Certification
- N/A
- Other Requirements
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT Coding