What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant - Front Desk position at University Clinical Health?
Description
Who We Are:
As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.
Position Summary:
The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) will perform clerical duties, including greeting patients and visitors, processing automated appointment scheduling, completing registration for patients, updating patient demographic information, and receiving co-payments for each visit. The MOA will also perform various patient care activities while providing excellent patient and physician customer service.
Key Results Areas (KRAs):
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills by greeting and welcoming each patient and visitor.
- Assist with patient flow and coordinate a positive patient experience throughout the department’s approved check-in/out process.
- Accurately determine patient needs, notify clinical staff of patient’s availability to be seen, and ensure each patient completes required forms/paperwork in its entirety.
- Manage patient appointments, check-in/outpatients, receive and scan patient paperwork, and responding/resolve tasks in Epic systems.
- Assist both the patient and clinical staff by organizing & distributing information needed for patient care, provides PHI to patients and internal/external parties by following HIPAA guidelines, and follow instructions from team leaders as requested to ensure high-quality patient care
- Financially secure each visit utilizing managing payments & batches, collecting & communicating patient balances, estimates &/or co-pays, and accurately collecting insurance information.
- Accurately enter patient information onto patient medical records.
- Conduct general MOA duties such as pre-certs & authorizations, chart preparation, and clerical tasks.
- Maintain strong working relationships with administrative and clinical teams.
Requirements
Core Competencies:
- Knowledge of the following:
- Medical terminology
- Application of medical chart requirements
- HIPAA regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in administrative tasks
- Basic understanding of clinical tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required specific specialty area preferred but not required
- Experience using Epic system strongly preferred
Salary : $28,000 - $35,500