Job Information
Hughston Orthopaedics Medical Group, LLC Front Office Harding Place Full Time in Nashville, Tennessee
Position Goal Assist physicians clinic through greeting, registering and directing patients. Perform a variety of administrative functions that ensure charges are collected, posted and charged as necessary. Position Responsibilities
- Greet and register patients.
- Print appropriate patient paperwork and collect insurance cards if the patient didnt complete online paperwork through patient portal. [IM1]
- Answer multi phone lines and return messages in a timely manner.
- Schedule initial and return appointments with the correct appointment type.
- Add notes to appointment to help keep providers informed.
- Accurately enter the correct referring entity for each appointment.
- Verify insurance benefits/eligibility and document in the computer system.
- Verify/obtain referral numbers or authorizations for upcoming appointments.
- Accurately enter/update patient demographics and insurance information.
- Collect co-pays, patient balances, DME deposits and pre-payments.
- Collect on balances in collections prior to scheduling appointments.
- Post daily charges to patient accounts.
- Review, enter, and edit daily bank deposits, charge data, and deposit report to ensure payments are posted accurately.
- Track no show appointments.
- Scan medical records, appointment requests, and referrals into EMR.
- Print off physician schedules at the beginning of the day.
- Send reports to physicians clinical staff.
Hughston Responsibilities
- Follow Hughston Philosophy principles and Code of Professional Behavior in everyday tasks.
- Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) when interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
- Promote Hughstons role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Provide support or relief for other staff as needed.
- Demonstrate confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
- Reflect Hughstons values and is sensitive to Hughstons ethical and compliance principals in daily activities.
- Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation independently.
- Prioritize daily functions and tasks.
- Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem-solving.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Medical Billing/Coding certification or six (6) months experience working in a medical office setting required.
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