What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Office Assistant position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.?
Overview
· Experience with practice management systems.
· Office automation skills.
· Extensive knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and insurance reimbursement.
· Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
· Good organizational skills.
· Committed to and demonstrates excellent customer service when dealing with all types of
customers.
Responsibilities
Manages scheduling of appointments. Checks patients in and out and uses accurate and appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes. Registers patients, payments, collects co-payments. Maintains current database of patients demographics and billing information. Verifies insurance eligibility. Processes patient referrals for tests and referrals to specialists.
Qualifications: High School graduate. One year technical college. Three years of experience in physician office with medical billing experience may be accepted in lieu of formal training. Experience with practice management systems, EMRs; office automation skills, and insurance reimbursement.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
The following, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential
functions of the position.
Education/formal training/licensure/certifications/experience:
High school graduate. One-year Technical College or certification preferred.
Three years' experience in a medical practice office with medical billing experience may be
accepted in lieu of formal training.
Additional Skills:
· Experience with practice management systems.
· office automation skills.
· extensive knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and insurance reimbursement
· strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
· good organizational skills.
· Is committed to and demonstrates excellent customer service when dealing with all types of
customers.
Working Conditions:
· Clinic environment and during regularly scheduled clinic
hours Potential for exposure to communicable diseases
· Fast moving, frequent interruptions
Physical Requirements:
Ability to access all areas of the facility; ability to sit for extended periods of time; visual and
hearing acuity; ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, patients, and physicians both
verbally and written
