Mohawk Valley Health System

Office Representative

Mohawk Valley Health System  •  $17 - $23/hr  •  Utica, NY (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

The Office Representative assists in the coordination of care by providing scheduling, registration, and general clerical support to a medical practice or facility. Works under the general direction of the Practice Manager or other facility leader.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Greets visitors in person and on the phone promptly, using professional and courteous customer service skills in all interactions. Appropriately refers emergent / sick calls to appropriate office staff for assessment. Takes complete messages or directs calls appropriately.
  • Registers and pre-registers patients presenting for care. Explains procedures to patient or caregivers.
  • Collects all pertinent data for each account to generate accurate billing.
  • Verifies insurance ID cards and eligibility at each registration date. Maintains working knowledge of insurance carrier, Medicare and Medicaid requirements. Completes Medicare questionnaires and reviews for completeness in the system.
  • Collects patient payments and posts to correct account promptly. Follows copay collection procedures. Documents payment methods and issues receipts for payment.
  • May verify the cause of injury for no-fault and worker's compensation visits, following all work instructions.
  • Schedules patient appointments to coincide with provider/facility hours and scheduling guidelines. Completes patient appointment cards. Reschedules appointments as needed.
  • Generates appointment schedules.
  • Follows office policies and insurance guidelines when making or receiving referrals.
  • Follows billing, E/M, charging guidelines, ICD-9 coding guidelines and CPT as required by state and Federal regulations and MVHS guidelines.
  • Complies with HIPAA, infection control and all MVHS, Medical Group and office policies.
  • Supports and adheres to the Patient Centered Medical Home and other initiatives set forth by the Medical Group.
  • Actively participates in meetings and educational programs as assigned.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2-3 years of experience working in a medical office.
  • Knowledge of medical coding and medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of MS Office and EMR.
  • Accurate data entry skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, written and verbal communication skills.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 98513

Department MG - PRIM - EAST UTICA

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 1

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $17.00 - $23.00 - Per Hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

About Mohawk Valley Health System

MVHS is dedicated to delivering premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the leading patient-centered medical and healing environment, the employer of choice and the pride of Central New York.

MVHS is the parent company of the Wynn Hospital as well as MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) and Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County. MVHS serves a multi county area of central New York. The MVHS Medical Group has 15 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including Women’s and Children’s Health; General, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic and Neurological Surgery; Advanced Endoscopy, Wound Care, Bariatric, Cardiovascular, Comprehensive Stroke, Cancer, Immune Health, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Pulmonary Critical Care and Urology.

In October 2023, MVHS opened the Wynn Hospital – a new, state-of-the art hospital in downtown Utica. The Wynn Hospital replaces two aging community hospitals, St. Luke’s and St. Elizabeth, and is capable of handling 85-90 percent of all healthcare needs in the community. The Wynn Hospital will strengthen and grow full service cardiac offerings, support the development of a Neurosciences Institute that will include a Neurovascular Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, will be a world class diagnostic center, including Interventional Radiology and Advanced Endoscopy and provides a Level III Trauma Center plus the ability to serve 90,000 emergency visits per year.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Utica, NY
Year Founded
2014
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