Purpose:
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The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for a variety of office tasks necessary to provide medical services at WWFHC. These tasks include, but are not limited to: appointment scheduling, patient intake, fee calculation and collection, electronic and manual filing, accurate chart preparation and updating, maintaining and balancing a cash drawer, insurance enrollment and verification, applying appropriate codes, checking out patients, answering phone calls, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
PART I: ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIES
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Required to be in their assigned work area at all times except for designated breaks or lunch.
- Welcomes and greets guests in a timely fashion and notifies the appropriate staff of the guest’s request.
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Welcomes and greets patients, completes the check-in and intake process in a timely matter.
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Must monitor lobby area a minimum of every 30 minutes to ensure all visitors have been served.
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Answer telephone calls in a timely and professional manner and complete the caller’s request and if unable to do so, find someone who is able to do so.
- Answer patient questions and address complaints, and when necessary request supervisory or management support.
- Daily and constant monitoring that all providers’ schedules meet required protocols. Correct errors as needed.
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Schedule and/or reschedule all appointments in conjunction with approved protocol for calls and walk-ins.
- Make patient calls for range of purposes, including but not limited to confirmation of appointment, no-show appointment, change of insurance status, and reminder calls.
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Register new patients with thorough and complete entries of all demographic, insurance/income assessment information.
PART II: CLINIC WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Relations:
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Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other employees with care, courtesy, and respect.
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Responds quickly and appropriately to customer request.
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Looks for and suggests ways to better meet customer needs.
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Answers clinic communications systems promptly and with courtesy and respect.
Teamwork:
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Works cooperatively within own department and other areas.
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Willingly accepts additional responsibility – tries to make others job easier.
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Responds quickly to request for assistance.
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Required to work closely with patients and associates.
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Interacts with other departments on problem issues.
Accepts feedback from patients, visitors, clinic employees, physicians and general public.
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Communications:
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Keeps appropriate people informed.
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Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and appropriately for need.
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Listens carefully.
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Communicates tactfully.
Understands that all confidentiality and privacy considerations are respected and fostered at work and off duty.
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Self –Management:
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Presents a positive image of Western Wayne Family Health Center at all times.
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Carries out assignments with little need for direction.
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Timeliness.
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Maintains confidentiality.
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Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.
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Works weekends and shifts when necessary.
PART III: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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One (1) year experience in a clinic or medical office, preferred.
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One (1) year experience working with an electronic medical record system, preferred.
PART IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Knowledge of general medical language and procedures.
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Knowledge of multiple insurance plans and government programs.
- Experience with widely used computer software i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook and healthcare software.
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Skilled at providing excellent and focused customer service.
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Capable of working in a complex work environment, without requiring constant supervision.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain organizationally appropriate relationships.
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Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
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Skilled in exercising initiative, appropriate judgment, problem-solving and decision making.
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Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with patients and customers.
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
LTD
Flexible Spending Account
403B
Lifestyle and quality of life uniqueness (M-F)
Practice focuses on delivery of quality care (Federally Qualified Health Centers)
Competitive Compensation Package