Job Description

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Department: Occupational Health
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Office Manager. The Medical Office Assistant's primary job function is to perform clerical duties associated with the registration of patients, tracking, logging patient visits and assures all managed care patients receive proper pre-certification/authorization prior to their appointment. Communicates effectively with others. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Licensure:

• BLS within 90 days of hire required

• Drug urine collection and Breath Alcohol Technician Certification preferred within 3 months of hire

Experience:

• Medical office and computer experience preferred.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Performs routine registration of patient—ensuring patient information is updated including address changes and insurance updates.

2. Verifies company authorization for services—ensuring the accuracy of the registration forms.

3. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all computer fields (i.e., demographics, payment screen, etc.), and companies preferences.

4. Answers multi-line phones and schedules appointments.

5. Collects patient payments and maintains a balanced cash drawer.

6. Schedules referrals and outpatient testing/procedures.

7. Registers new patients from referrals and contacts patients' referring providers with appointment.

8. Collaborates with the Cashiers Department to resolve billing issues.

9. Assists in the coordination of care for the patient in collaboration with other members of the health care team to meet the health care needs of the patient.

10. Pre-cleans, decontaminates, and transports contaminated instruments according to policy

11. Follows medical record documentation procedure as detailed in the MCF Documentation Assistant policy.

12. Assists the Provider in navigating the medical record.

13. Present during the Provider's performance of a clinical service and documents (on behalf of the Provider) everything said during the course of the service.

14. Cross trained to perform BWC paperwork.

15. Cross trained to perform receptionist/registrar duties.

16. Prepares charts for all BWC patients, including contacting patients and referrals as assigned.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.