Office Assistant

Office Assistant The Office Assistant is responsible for performing office duties that ensure the department/clinic runs smoothly. This includes scheduling appointments, checking in patients, answering the phone and performing clerical duties. Monday – Friday day shift with occasional weekend rotation. Pay based on experience starting at $16.54. Responsibilities Answers all incoming calls and forwards calls to the appropriate individuals or takes detailed messages as appropriate. Completes patient check‑in process by verifying that all patient information is current and accurate, collecting co‑pays, obtaining financial and insurance information, copying insurance cards, assisting patients with completion of forms, and getting consents signed. Completes patient check‑out process, taking and posting personal payments, entering charges on the charge ticket and totaling. Greets patients and visitors and provides general assistance as needed. Performs general clerical duties such as faxing, scanning, copying, emailing, preparing documents, filing, ordering office supplies, and managing electronic and paper records related to encounters. Performs preauthorization or referral checks/follow‑up. Prepares the patient file for the clinical staff. Reminds patients of upcoming appointments and preventive appointments and tests that are needed. Schedules/reschedules appointments as necessary, confirms availability/appointment time/date, obtains brief medical history regarding doctor visit, gives patient instructions, and collects patient information. Requirements High School (Required) Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $16.54 – $25.24. Pay based on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr 45 Fayette County Hospital