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Back Office / Data Entry
Front Office Assistant
Back Office / Data Entry
#670063
Remote / WFH
Job Description
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance options
On Site Child Care
Educational Reimbursement
Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: BH Medical Group Physician Practices
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 16.98 - 25.48HOURLY
General Summary:
Front Office Assistants greet patients, activate patient files, and move patients through a pre-determined schedule of appointments at a physician's office. They are the first line of communication between a patient and a doctor, whether it's on the phone or in person. They answer questions and provide general information or may direct a patient to a person who can provide the information. Responsible for keeping, updating and maintaining records by getting the appropriate information from both patients and doctors.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs front desk, receptionist and registration duties, while demonstrating the ability to maintain efficient patient flow.
2. Assist the office in all aspects of the daily operation as needed including, but not limited to mentoring for Front Office Assistant I. Prepares the patient to the visit.
3. Ensure timely, efficient, and accurate scheduling of surgery patients by completing patient registration process for surgical patients. Facilitate instructions for pre-surgery and day-of surgery to patients.
4. Obtain insurance authorizations/referrals. Upon patient arrival, initiate proper forms for the medical and financial record. Obtain the patient and/or responsible parties’ signature where necessary. Collects payment for office visit.
5. Registers patient in system. Demonstrates the ability to maintain proper medical records.
6. Informs patients of practice policies regarding billing, insurance, workers compensation and charges.
7. Schedules new patient and established patient follow-up appointments. Coordinates patient appointments with other specialists or departments as directed.
8. Manages clinic schedules.
9. Completes Real Time Eligibility (RTE).
10. Maintains efficient filing and record maintenance system for required business, medical, and The Joint Commission (TJC) licenses/registrations. Follows all HIPAA requirements.
11. Perform general clerical duties as required.
12. Performs check out and end of day reconciliation functions.
13. Keep informed of current insurance authorization/referral procedures.
14. May be cross-trained to medical assistant functions.
15. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
;
;
Credential(s): None Required
;
Experience:
Required: One-year clerical, office, and customer service experience in a healthcare environment Preferred: 2+ years clerical, office, and customer service experience in a healthcare environment
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Associate Degree
Credential(s): Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional
Experience:
To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance options
On Site Child Care
Educational Reimbursement
Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: BH Medical Group Physician Practices
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 16.98 - 25.48HOURLY
General Summary:
Front Office Assistants greet patients, activate patient files, and move patients through a pre-determined schedule of appointments at a physician's office. They are the first line of communication between a patient and a doctor, whether it's on the phone or in person. They answer questions and provide general information or may direct a patient to a person who can provide the information. Responsible for keeping, updating and maintaining records by getting the appropriate information from both patients and doctors.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs front desk, receptionist and registration duties, while demonstrating the ability to maintain efficient patient flow.
2. Assist the office in all aspects of the daily operation as needed including, but not limited to mentoring for Front Office Assistant I. Prepares the patient to the visit.
3. Ensure timely, efficient, and accurate scheduling of surgery patients by completing patient registration process for surgical patients. Facilitate instructions for pre-surgery and day-of surgery to patients.
4. Obtain insurance authorizations/referrals. Upon patient arrival, initiate proper forms for the medical and financial record. Obtain the patient and/or responsible parties’ signature where necessary. Collects payment for office visit.
5. Registers patient in system. Demonstrates the ability to maintain proper medical records.
6. Informs patients of practice policies regarding billing, insurance, workers compensation and charges.
7. Schedules new patient and established patient follow-up appointments. Coordinates patient appointments with other specialists or departments as directed.
8. Manages clinic schedules.
9. Completes Real Time Eligibility (RTE).
10. Maintains efficient filing and record maintenance system for required business, medical, and The Joint Commission (TJC) licenses/registrations. Follows all HIPAA requirements.
11. Perform general clerical duties as required.
12. Performs check out and end of day reconciliation functions.
13. Keep informed of current insurance authorization/referral procedures.
14. May be cross-trained to medical assistant functions.
15. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
;
;
Credential(s): None Required
;
Experience:
Required: One-year clerical, office, and customer service experience in a healthcare environment Preferred: 2+ years clerical, office, and customer service experience in a healthcare environment
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Associate Degree
Credential(s): Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional
Experience:
To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
