Scheduler-Registration-Medical Assistant

divh2Job Opportunity/h2pPerforms a variety of administrative and clerical duties to manage patient registration and patient financial obligation. Assists with Medical Assistant duties as needed./ph3Minimum Qualifications/h3pEducation, Certification, and/or Licensure:/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent./liliState criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas./li/ulh3Preferred Qualifications/h3pEducation, Certification, and/or Licensure:/pulliNational Certification as CMA./li/ulh3Core Duties and Responsibilities/h3pThe statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned./pulliObtains demographic/billing/insurance information from patient/family/legal guardian and enters into the registration/billing systems for service and claim processing and scans insurance cards photo identification. Provides to the patient, information concerning insurance, payment of bills and hospital procedures./liliMay complete managed care responsibilities in regard to obtaining pre-certification and authorizations./liliPrepares WVU Medicine standard consent form, notice of privacy practice and/or other necessary paperwork related to registration and presents to patient/family/legal guardian for signatures. Obtains electronic signature for consent to treat and patient financial obligations./liliCollects deposits/co-payments/deductibles/patient liability payments when applicable, provides patient receipt and documents payment in the registration/billing systems./liliPrepares armband for patient identification./liliBalances daily receipts and cash drawer for patient payments as needed. Follows up on accounts as indicated by system flags (courtesy dismissal/comments/red stickers)./liliMay initiate various screenings and obtains all pertinent information for coverage and completes appropriate paperwork./liliPerforms medical necessity checks and completes Advanced Beneficiary Notice as needed./liliSchedules, reschedules, or cancels patients in accordance with hospital workflows./liliChecks for order completeness and validate order against scheduled service./liliGreets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for physician visit by obtaining initial information and vitals./liliAssists with and/or performs immunizations, medicine refills, and ECGs./li/ulh3Physical Requirements/h3pThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pulliFrequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping./liliVisual acuity must be within normal range./liliManual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, and other business equipment./liliSitting and/or standing for extended periods of time./liliReading and comprehension ability./li/ulh3Working Environment/h3pThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pulliHigh volume, fast paced environment./liliExposure to communicable disease./liliFrequent interactions with patients, medical staff, and support staff daily on a continual basis. Work is performed in a standard outpatient clinical environment. Volume of patients very high./liliRequired considerable attention to detail, the ability to be organized and to be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously./liliRequires the ability to understand medical insurance requirements for payment and basic knowledge of covered services./liliMust be able to provide information on demand, at times taking request from several sources./liliMust be able to work with a variety of personality types and interact with individuals with various levels of education, capabilities, and communication skills./liliVery fast paced and demanding office setting./li/ulh3Skills and Abilities/h3pAbility to accurately utilize applicable computer software and equipment for access processing demonstrates ability to follow down time procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of procedure to report and/or document unsafe/hazardous conditions, incidents and defective equipment in compliance with hospital policy. Requires considerable attention to detail, the ability to be organized and to be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Requires the ability to memorize a considerable amount of information, and to be able to reference information not retained from written sources or from appropriate personnel. Requires the ability to understand medical insurance requirements for payment and basic knowledge of covered services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand written and verbal communication. Basic knowledge of medical terminology./ppAdditional Job Description: Maybe be asked to fill in at our other Uniontown Hospital Amb clinics when staffing is needed./ppScheduled Weekly Hours: 40/ppShift:/ppExempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)/ppCompany: UNTWN Uniontown Hospital/ppCost Center: 506 UNTWN Unassigned/ppAddress: 405 Liberty Street Perryopolis Pennsylvania/ppEqual Opportunity Employer/ppWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively WVUHS) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment./p/div