Front Office Associate

Front Office Associate Pay Range: $20.00 to 24.00 an hour. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company. Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees. PACT MSO is a Management Service Organization that supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere. PACT MSO has a busy Internal Medicine Group in West Haven seeking a Front Office Associate for their West Haven and Amity Locations. The hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm with rotating Saturday mornings. The position will travel to office locations in West Haven, New Haven, Orange, Milford, Guilford, Wallingford and other locations as needed. The position works in the front and/or back office of the medical practice. The job responsibilities are administrative and may include some or all listed below. The incumbent may be in one location where they are responsible for all aspects of the patient experience, or just one aspect. Essential Functions Greet incoming patients, visitors, vendors, etc. to the office with a friendly, professional demeanor. Completely and accurately registers and checks in patients by following a standard operating procedure. Schedule and confirm patients' appointments Check out patients completing all necessary steps in check out standard operating procedure Collects proper co-pay, payments on balances, walk-in payments and process appropriately. Open and close batch daily for deposit Accurately scan and index documents and reports into patients' charts in the EHR system. Reviews all provider orders for completeness and obtains clarification on incomplete or questionable orders Test/procedure preparations Promptly and professionally answers telephone calls. Routes the calls to the appropriate person or offers to take a message. Appropriately documents message in the patient chart or other electronic manner as specified by type of call. Collect pertinent information and required documents from patient prior to appointments. Explains financial requirement to the patients and collect copays as required. Responsible for managing the transfer of the phone system to and from the answering service, as well as resolving non urgent after hours messages. Perform other assignments and special projects Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of computers and EHR software. Excellent communication skills Excellent organizational skills Education and Experience 2 years in Healthcare preferred 2 years of Epic experience High School or GED required Travel Required: Yes. Guilford, West Haven, New Haven, Milford, Wallingford and others. Qualifications Behaviors Preferred: Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Preferred: Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Preferred: Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred: Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Preferred: Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Preferred: Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Education Required: High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.