What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ancillary Front Office Representative position at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists?
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Description
ANCILLARY FRONT OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE
Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.
Benefits
At Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! We offer our Full-Time Employees a robust BENEFITS PACKAGE that includes the following:
As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are actively hiring a Full-Time Ancillary Front Office Representative for our Southside Clinic located in Jacksonville, FL! Please see below for the functions and requirements needed in order to be considered for this position:
This position is responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service while assuming responsibility for the efficient, productive, and professional operation of the front office which includes patient reception, scheduling of patients, collecting patient demographic, insurance information, and collecting patient payments.
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EDUCATION
KNOWLEDGE
CONTACT HR@SE-ORTHO.COM
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Description
ANCILLARY FRONT OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE
Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.
Benefits
At Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! We offer our Full-Time Employees a robust BENEFITS PACKAGE that includes the following:
- Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
- Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
- HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
- 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match
- Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
- Employee Appreciation Days/Events
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- AND MORE!
As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are actively hiring a Full-Time Ancillary Front Office Representative for our Southside Clinic located in Jacksonville, FL! Please see below for the functions and requirements needed in order to be considered for this position:
This position is responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service while assuming responsibility for the efficient, productive, and professional operation of the front office which includes patient reception, scheduling of patients, collecting patient demographic, insurance information, and collecting patient payments.
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Essential Functions
- Promptly greets and acknowledges patients. Informs MAs and Providers of patient’s arrival through CPS, using Appointment Status’
- Instructs patients in completion of medical history and patient information forms, and makes any necessary corrections to the patients account.
- Obtains accurate, complete demographic and insurance information and financial contract/consent on patient paperwork, as well as reviewing patients and guarantors to obtain accurate information assuring all necessary documents are populated and signed correctly. Also, making sure all required Authorizations and or referrals are attached to the appointment for that DOS.
- Responsible for identifying and collecting co-payments, co-insurances and past due account balances.
- Explains financial requirements to the patient in response to patient questions on billing and insurance matters; refers questions regarding more complex insurance/benefits questions to Site Billing Specialist.
- Evaluates patient financial status and establishes payment plans based upon authority levels.
- Responsible for accurately completing and interpreting insurance verification and benefits. Notifies patients, family members, physicians and/or supervisors of network insurance coverage issues that may result in coverage reduction.
- Scans all new patient or updated patient information into computer (including: photo ID, insurance cards, referrals, and patient paperwork).
- Schedules follow up appointments, reviews patient's insurance coverage and notifies patient if service requires an authorization or referral and send request to PCP via CPS.
- Maintains general knowledge of insurance plans accepted by Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.
- Communicates with the patients in the lobby if the physician or provider is running behind schedule.
- Responsible for maintaining a secure and accurate cash drawer. Responsible for daily balancing of cash drawer and closing Batch.
- Maintains strictest patient confidentiality.
- Maintains a clean and organized front office workspace.
- Follows established Front Office SOP’s.
- The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position including a general understanding of insurance requirements.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
- Successful candidate must have a minimum of one year of patient registration experience in a medical
- office or healthcare setting.
- Requires knowledge of insurance rules and regulations, medical terminology, and computer scheduling systems.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of insurance rules and regulations including eligibility and referral requirements (Able to verify eligibility of each payer, per patient according to defined parameters)
- Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA Guidelines.
- Computer knowledge, including Windows based programs.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate with upset and frustrated patients while consistently providing excellent customer service (Demonstrate empathy, concern, good listening skills, etc.) compassion for all patients.
- This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. **
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