Job Description
Job Description
Essential duties and Responsibilites :
- Learns and maintains knowledge of current patient database and billing system
- Has proper phone etiquette and represents VieMed in a professional manner
- Obtains patient demographic and health insurance information; collects co-pay if appropriate
- Enters patient information into the computer system
- Verifies & records insurance benefits
- Maintains a working knowledge of Medicare and insurance regulations and requirements as communicated by management
- Able to read through and understand medical documentation effectively
- Interacts professionally with physicians, patients / family and Co-Workers.
- Schedules set ups, as called into VieMed, by physicians or physician’s office staff, per policy and procedure.
- Answers telephone in a polite and professional manner. Communicates information to appropriate personnel.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager, and other supervisors
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit
- Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated. Organization and management of Secretary’s activities reflect due consideration for the needs of the facility and staff
- Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment, within the coordinator’s scope of practice.
- Manages and operates computer equipment safely and correctly.
- Completes other duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
High School Diploma preferred1-3 years of administrative experience in an office setting preferred.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to interact knowledgeably with employees and managers.Physical Demands :
Sitting at deskOperation of office equipment and computerCompetencies :
Problem Solving / AnalysisTime ManagementCommunication ProficiencyTeamwork OrientationYou will be expected to work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.– 5 : 00 p.m. Please note this job description is not designed to cover and / or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.