Business Office Float

Oregon SurgiCenter has a FT Business Office Float opportunity available.

Oregon Urology Institute and Oregon SurgiCenter is one of the largest, most advanced urological centers in the Northwest. Oregon Urology Institute provides patients with some of the region's finest medical experts covering every major urological specialty using proven and leading-edge technologies.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Business Office Float assumes responsibility for registration of all patients in accordance with federal, state and Oregon SurgiCenter policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greets and registers all patients in a timely manner. Ensures appropriate supplies are maintained.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possesses strong initiative to get daily work finished and processed.
2. Has ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other staff members. Is capable of managing heavy phone traffic.
3. Possesses accurate judgment, especially handling insurance claims and dealing with patient accounts.
4. Versatile and willing to coordinate with and participate in, when necessary, all other aspects of the Business Office.
5. Is courteous, understanding and sympathetic toward patients, physicians and others. Demonstrates a polite, courteous, and friendly manner at all times.
6. Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
7. Maintains regular attendance.
8. Maintains BLS certification.
9. Organizational skills are above average.
10. Computer literate.
11. Handles stressful situations with little or no supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares patient charts and enters patient information into computer.
2. Interviews patient, relatives or other responsible individual in order to obtain identifying and biographical information. Interprets Oregon SurgiCenter regulations to patient concerning pre-operative requirements. Explains rates, charges, services and Center policies regarding payment of accounts.
3. Obtains signatures for insurance filing and surgery consents.
4. Collects patient payments and receipts.
5. Answers telephone as needed.
6. Learns all other aspects of admitting, scheduling and medical records for optimal efficiency of the business office.
7. Participates in the Quality Improvement process and activities including the areas of Safety, Medical Records Maintenance, Patient Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, Documentation, Compliance with OSHS Standards, and Risk Management.
8. Adheres to HIPAA standards to ensure patient confidentiality.
9. Performs other miscellaneous secretarial duties as needed.

CONTACTS:

1. Patients
2. Patient Family/Significant Others
3. Physicians and Physician's Office Personnel
4. Insurance Company Personnel
5. Facility Personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS (PHYSICAL):

1. Extensive pulling, pushing, bending and lifting.
2. Sitting, standing and walking a considerable amount of time.
3. Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
4. Must be able to read and write legibly.
5. Uses telephone often.

WORKING CONDITIONS (ENVIRONMENTAL):

1. Well-lighted and ventilated with non-hazardous equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma, business course, English and computer skills.
2. Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians.
3. Maintains CPR certification.

This is a full-time position. No nights or weekends. We offer a competitive wage, DOE. Oregon SurgiCenter offers employees fully employer paid life, health, dental and vision, 6 paid holidays, generous PTO, voluntary benefits, and an outstanding retirement. Please apply!

Oregon SurgiCenter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to fair and impartial treatment of employees, job applicants, and contractors, and to maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free work environment where people treat one another with respect. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.