What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Business Representative Associate position at Allina Health System?
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 32
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile Summary: Responsible for greeting and welcoming patients in person or over the phone. Provides a standard registration process by collecting demographic and financial data and enters information into electronic medical record.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
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Greets and welcomes patient in person or by phone.
- Performs registration process.
- Collects demographic and insurance information.
- Checks in or interviews patient to complete appropriate paperwork.
- Directs patient to their appointment or procedure.
- May schedule appointments.
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Verifies eligibility and benefits information for payers and interprets results.
- May obtain prior authorization before date of service and provides notification if unable to complete.
- Collect co-pay or deductibles and respond to questions regarding financial assistance programs available. Refers complex questions as needed.
- Obtain signatures from patients as needed.
- Uses resources, tools and procedures to complete accounts in assigned work queues.
- May operate a multi-phone system which would including transferring calls, handling messages and paging.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- High School or GED required and
- Associate's or Vocational degree preferred
- Less than 2 years of clerical or business environment experience preferred and
- Less than 2 years of medical terminology knowledge preferred and
- Less than 2 years of computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
Leadership Capabilities
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See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.
- I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture
- I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation
- I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions
- I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement
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Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.
- I help my team connect to the broader mission
- I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me
- I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change
- I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems
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Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.
- I role-model self-care and ongoing development
- I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success
- I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
- I candidly advocate for the resources I need
- I support my colleagues in their development and growth
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Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.
- I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals
- I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results
- I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination
- I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly
- I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency
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Succeed Together: Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.
- I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues
- I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners
- I respect others’ opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved
- I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes
Functional Competencies
- Communication Skills: Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
- Problem Solving: Uses common sense to solve routine issues.
- Analytical Thinking: Practices investigative techniques to determine the best approach.
- Functional Knowledge: Understands his/her discipline and good conceptualization of processes.
Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Additional Job Description:
Monday -Friday, 32 hours per week. Schedule can range from 7:00a to 6:00p. Will have a regular shift and will be given proper notice if needed for a different shift. Needs to be flexible with work location. Will have a regular shift at Ramsey and could float to Elk River as needed.