Bilingual Medical Front Desk Associate

Job DetailsJob Location: TPP - El Paso - El Paso, TX 79902Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareThe Front Desk Associate will accommodate patients, answer phones, and identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency in the clinic and may perform Check-Out duties.

Essential Front Desk Functions

Answer the phone in a timely manner and direct calls to the correct individual
Greet all patients, clients, and vendors
Respond to guest needs, requests, and complaints
Register and assign rooms to guests
Keep records of occupied rooms and guests
Check in patients, upload insurance card and photo ID
Verify insurance notes for updated benefits
Confirms current address and phone number with patient
Arrive patients in EMR
Maintain adequate copies of all paperwork for patients to fill out
Enter payments in EMR
Close daily batch and print reports
Maintain lobby clean at all times
Confirm phone and online reservations
Collect payment from departing guests
Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments
Good attendance is expected of all employees as a normal condition of work
Other duties as assigned or requested

Essential Check-Out Functions

Greet patients as they check-out and offer them friendly and prompt assistance while coordinating the patient's care
Collect coinsurances, deductibles, copays, and self pay balances that are owed at the time of check out (if not collected at check-in)
Review the provider's orders to determine the necessary treatment plan
Schedule follow up appointments and/or make arrangements for diagnostic testing if applicable for the patient
Orders any diagnostic testing and send outgoing orders
Accurately post payments and provide receipts to patients
Update the patient information in the EMR
Send "Thank you" letters to the referring and primary care doctors office when applicable
Reconcile individual daily receipts and money collected with the check-in associate
Batch credit card machine at the end of every day if needed
Fax dictations to all referring and primary care doctors for all new patients and established patients that have been cc'd to a specific doctor
Assist with E-Fax and importing documents
Complete all tasks within the timelines established by the practice
Lock the front door and turn off television at the end of the clinic day

QualificationsCompetencies

Ability to build rapport with guests
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Maintain professional demeanor
Exhibit strong team player skills and attitude

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality Requirements

The Front Desk Associate will have access to confidential information, both written and oral, in the course of his/her employment and job responsibilities. In order to maintain the integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI), this information is not to be disclosed to an unauthorized individuals as outlined in the Policies and Procedures of HRMD.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional medical clinic and office environment. This role routinely works around medical devices and patient room equipment in addition to standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Travel
This position may require some travel.

Educational and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience
Previous experience in customer service, front desk service, or other related fields
Exceptional customer service skills and professional phone manner
Working knowledge of medical terminology and practices

Compensation
$15 - $17/hour, depending on experience
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