Patient Experience Associate (Front Desk) - Halethorpe

Patient Experience Associate (Front Desk) - Halethorpe About the role

POSITION SUMMARY

The Front Desk Associate is responsible for being the first point of contact as patients come into the medical center. They greet patients, collect their information, answer any questions, schedule appointments, answer telephones, and verify insurance information. The Front Desk Associate displays an elevated level of professionalism and engages resources and fellow team members within the center to deliver high level results. What you’ll do

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greeting patients and guests Conduct check-in process and check-out process via Electronic Health Record Aid patients with completion of required paperwork. Secure patient information and maintain patient confidential health information. Schedule and triage appointment requests for urgency according to approved protocols consistent within Sage Health’s Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Make reminder calls to patients for upcoming appointments. Collect co-payments, per patient's health plan requirements. Complete insurance verification prior to patients' appointment. Answer all phone calls and route to appropriate personnel. Update electronic health record with current information. Consult medical assistant or licensed clinician for clinical decision making whenever necessary Use applicable functionality in the Electronic Health Record to take messages and communicate with clinicians. Monitor daily reminder call logs to reschedule appointments as needed. Scan and index documents into the EHR; ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visits. Participate in center and market interdisciplinary teams related to patient care plans and outcomes. Aid coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork. Address patient problems/concerns as may arise. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Office Administrative/Receptionist/Clerical/Customer Service experience in a fast-paced, heavy phones environment. Professional demeanor and communication always. Must be organized and attentive to detail. Ability to manage competing priorities. Resourcefulness in problem solving. Able to take and follow through with assigned tasks and accountability. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience working with an electronic health record. Experience in processing referral authorizations. Medical office or hospital patient access registration experience highly desirable. Experience working in medically underserved/culturally diverse communities. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of ICD-20 and CPT coding. Bilingual Spanish and English. Physical Requirements Primary Duty YES 75‑100% Hearing YES 75‑100% Standing NO 0‑24% Walking NO 0‑24% Lifting/Pulling/Pushing NO 0‑24% YES 75‑100% Reports To Center Manager The pay range for this role is: 19 – 22 USD per hour (Halethorpe (Baltimore)) Equal Employment Opportunity All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sage