Admitting Coordinator

Responsible for the day-to-day work flow of the front office to facilitate efficient functioning of the Samaritan Endoscopy Center. Serves as the initial patient point of contact both in person and on the telephone.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Endoscopy Center is an outpatient center offering comprehensive endoscopic procedures. Our spacious procedure rooms are equipped with the most advanced endoscopy equipment available. The center offers a patient-focused environment with an emphasis on comfort, safety and thoroughness.

• EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience or training in computer applications required.
• One (1) experience in a position of similar complexity / responsibility with experience in medical terminology, insurance billing / authorizations and general medical office procedures preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Customer Service : Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Confidentiality : Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Computer Literacy : Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information.
• Clerical : Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Health Information Technology : Knowledge of health information technology (e.g. review documents, the electronic health record, coding software). Possess independent judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve legal, financial or administrative problems.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

67 – 100% of the time)

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CLIMB - STAIRS

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

GRASP Hand / Fist

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