What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Practice Representative II (Medicine) position at University of Maryland Department of Medicine -...?
Performs various front desk and clerical duties in a medical office including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling patients and/or verifying insurance information; and other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrates knowledge of FPI and its practices, including payer contracts, policies and best practices.
- Exhibits mid-level of skill in managing provider schedules and scheduling appointments accurately and effectively, including communicating patient responsibilities (obtaining a referral, bringing a co-pay, presenting identification and an insurance card at check in and other events as part of the practice pre-visit activities.
- Demonstrates the ability and understanding of FPI policy for cash collection and patient encounter, including collecting co-payments, outstanding balances and posting accurately and efficiently in GE Front Desk Credit Card Module.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the revenue cycle as it relates to patient encounters and obtaining/verifying patient demographic and insurance information in order to receive payment for services rendered.
- Maintains Registration Certification to include entering accurate information in the GE Practice Management System and exhibiting a high level of understanding payer categories and Registration FSCs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Two to three years medical office experience
- General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
- PC proficiency
- Strong customer service skills
- Accurate data entry skills
- Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization
- Knowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system
- Medical terminology preferred
Experience
Required- 2 - 3 years: Medical Office front desk experience
Education
Required- High School-GED or better in Other
Skills
Required- Professionalism
- Team Player
- Working Well Under Pressure
- Positive Attitude
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written Communication
- EPIC
Behaviors
Required- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well