Business Office Associate

Job Summary Assists patients, visitors, providers and office staff in a courteous and friendly manner. Performs all duties efficiently and timely, while maintaining a positive patient flow. Serves as an office liaison when required. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience : 6 months in a related field involving administrative support and customer service activities Substitutable Education & Experience : Experience can be substituted for successful completion of a Medical Office Administrative Assistant certificate program Required Certifications/Licensure : None Required Training : None Essential Functions Maintains positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence or in person meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice. Tact is required in all communication and the employee is responsible for harmonious relationships. Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages: Infant – birth to 1 year Child – 1 year through 12 years Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years Adult – 18 years through 65 years Geriatric – over 65 years Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests. Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disaster. Provides/Performs: Communication: Telephone (Answer, Transfer) Orders/Messages – Accurate and timely relay of information Scheduling: Referrals Appointments Ancillaries Surgeries Hospital Admissions Medical Records: Documentation Forms – Chart structure Electronic chart maintenance Image files Faxing Copying Mail – In and Out Office Operations: Enter/Verify/Correct patient demographics and insurance information Obtain necessary signatures and consents as appropriate Post charges/payments Collect payment for office visits Daily updates Deposits Maintain cash drawer Screening and collecting unpaid balances Financial counseling when needed Work accounts receivable Precertification/Authorization Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning): General Office Equipment – e.g., fax machine, copier, etc. Duties & Responsibilities In-service/Education: Department Orientation Annual Training Clerical log sheets/audit: Samples Equipment Other: Coding: E&M/basic visits Office procedures/complex visits Surgeries Hospital Services Correspondence Statistical reports Accounts payable Payroll Chaperone Provides support and guidance for clerical policies and procedures All other duties as assigned We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr