Front Office Representative - Medical

FRONT OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE - MEDICAL

FLSA : NON-EXEMPT

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Welcome and register patients in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments for providers, including handling cancellations and reschedules.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and assist with claims, referrals, and pre-authorizations.
• Collect co-pays and payments, ensuring accurate application to patient accounts.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members.
• Address patient concerns, complaints, and inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Provide financial counseling to patients, explaining insurance coverage, sliding fees, and payment options.
• Scan, organize, and label documents, including medical histories, registration forms, insurance cards, paystubs, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with SCHC money handling policies, collecting and applying payments accurately.
• Manage the scheduling for all patients and walk-ins, following up on missed or no-show appointments.
• Keep patients and visitors informed of wait times.
• Answer calls professionally, record accurate messages, and respond promptly.
• Follow up on missed appointments and accommodate same-day requests when possible.
• Submit insurance claims, referrals, and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front office and waiting area.
• Process and file insurance and billing documents with attention to detail.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as sorting mail and preparing reports.
• Coordinate with the office team to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Assist in preparing daily deposits and handling money accurately.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and performance.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

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