Patient Support Associate

Job Summary:The Patient Support Associate performs clerical duties for the practice including answering and routing all incoming calls, documenting medical questions from patients in EHR, typing, faxing, filing, scanning, and processing mail. The associate will schedule appointments over the phone, perform insurance eligibility checks and obtain patient demographic information. The Patient Support Associate may also perform other administrative tasks and projects for the clinic as assigned.Job Responsibilities:Answers all incoming calls, routing to the appropriate party if necessary in an efficient and courteous mannerSchedules appointments and verifies insurance and other demographic informationProcesses all inbound faxed documentsGenerates messages to providers in EHR for patent medical questions/needsReturns patient phone calls in a timely, efficient mannerScans and links results into the patient’s chart and create workload tasksProcesses, sorts and distributes all mail (Inbound and Outbound) for the medical officesPerforms other clerical responsibilities and projects as assignedEducation Requirements and Other Requirements:Education Level: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Medical terminology course or background preferredTechnical Skills: Must be able to complete computer work. Typing of 40-50 wpm preferredExperience Requirements: Experience in a medical settingOther Requirements: Excellent communication, strong customer service and interpersonal skills are necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr