Front DeskClerical Specialist

Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Job Description – Clerical Specialist Alliance Family Health Center, Inc. Clerical Specialist is responsible for efficient operation and flow of patients through the practice. Greet incoming patients, answer telephones, and schedule appointments and referrals. Collect and update patient information. Accurately handle insurance verification and perform front office procedures. Provides clerical services and performs general office duties. Works with Front Office Lead and Executive leadership to coordinate front office functions and provide input for improvements. Job Duties and Competencies Answers incoming telephone calls and processes them appropriately. Possess warm outgoing personality with excellent telephone etiquette. Verify and collect patient demographic and insurance information. Registers and schedules patients into EHR software. Works with manager to develop and implement changes to improve scheduling efficiencies. Collects co‑pays and patient payments. Practice Management Super user for EHR. Prepares and sends patient correspondence in accordance with policy. Prepares and mails new patient information prior to scheduled office visit. Retrieves and proofs documentation accurateness for billing purposes. Maintain electronic medical record, scan information according to protocol as appropriate. Verify insurance eligibility/benefits. All authorizations must have insurance eligibility verified prior to their appointment. Parent must be notified if not eligible. Assists patients with the insurance application process and sliding scale eligibility, including presumptive eligibility. Assists in the training and orienting of new clerical staff. Promotes positive provider, organization and community relationships. Works under the guidance of the AFHC colleague handbook. Responsible for checking emails on a daily basis. Performs other duties as required. Health Caring Standards / Values Greet customers, visitors, and colleagues immediately with a smile, warm greeting, and introduction, calling them by name if possible. Exceed the expected and anticipate the unexpected by asking, “Is there anything else I or a fellow colleague can do for you?” Always provide a comforting, timely, caring departure or discharge, and always say thanks for allowing us to serve. Integrity, openness and fairness in all you do. Teamwork. Individual creativity. Innovation. Compassion and caring. Age Appropriate Care Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric Machines, Tools & Equipment Used Telephone system Computer including appropriate software programs used by the department. FAX machine and copier. Microsoft Word, Excel. Education, Training & Experience Certification or diploma in Medical Office Administration/Assistant program or equivalent preferred. Medical front office experience preferred. Knowledge and experience in medical terminology, billing and coding is required. Demonstrated skill in computer applications. High school graduate or equivalent. Skills Required Skilled in computer applications like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Skilled at handling multiple tasks and works under pressure. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, medical billing and medical coding. Knowledge of handling general administrative and clerical tasks. Ability to communicate with individuals at a variety of levels within the organization and community. Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making. Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with a team approach to goals and objectives. Physical Requirements Able to stand/walk to various departments intermittently through a 8 hour shift. Able to bend to reach items on the floor, desk level, and overhead. Able to lift books and supplies weighing 25 lbs intermittently. Able to see clearly (with or without lenses) and hear normal speaking tones. Able to communicate verbally interpersonally and over the telephone in a clear and concise speech. Able to use hands for tasks (writing, typing, etc.). Responsible to Front Desk Coordinator, AFHC. Job Details Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person Location: Alliance, OH 44601. Must relocate before starting work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alliance Family Health Center Inc