Medical Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Receptionist - Patient Service Coordinator
Philadelphia, PA
Pay From: $20 per hour

MUST:
The Medical Receptionist must have experience with:
EMR experience is a must
Strong experience verifying insurance coverage and reviewing coverage with patients
Minimum three (3) years working in a medical office or surgery center setting
Must have experience scheduling patient appointments
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be able to verbally communicate clearly and utilize the appropriate and correct terminology

DUTIES:
Responsible for educating patient on insurance coverage and benefits
Scheduling patient appointments and surgeries
Checking patients in and out
Prior to a patient receiving treatment, obtains insurance coverage information and demographics; educates patient on insurance coverage, benefits, co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses
Assess patients' ability to meet expenses and discusses payment arrangements
Completes appropriate reimbursement and liability forms for patient*s review and signature
Forwards appropriate information and forms to billing office
Enter patient demographics into the EMR system
Ensure that patient co-pay amount is correctly entered into system (or conveyed), allowing front desk to collect appropriately
At each patient visit, verifies and updates demographics and insurance coverage in computer system according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regards to patient*s records
Maintains updated manuals, logs, forms, and documentation
Performs additional duties as requested Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .