Front Office Clerk OB​/GYN

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Regular Full-Time Long Beach, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.50 To $24.00 Hourly

If you want to work for a growing system of community health centers which is committed to providing quality care for patients of all ages and to the growth, education, and development of its staff, then TCC Family Health has a great employment opportunity for you as a Front Office Clerk.

The Front Office Clerk is responsible for activities that result in complete, accurate and timely admission and registration of all patients prior to being seen by a medical provider at TCC Family Health, “Serving Children and Their Families”(TCC). The registration process includes completing accurate and timely data entry of patient demographic and insurance information into the practice management system (EPIC), verifying insurance eligibility and enrolling un-insured patients into programs for the uninsured.

The front office clerk must complete pertinent registration and enrollment forms and enter patient demographic information into various internet-based computer application systems. The front office clerk adheres to all patient confidentiality policies and is responsible for carrying out job assignments in a pleasant and respectful manner. The Front Office Clerk will process FMLA, EDD, and other medical forms associated with women's health.

This employee must be responsible, reliable and dependable.

• Maintains a professional demeanor and excellent customer service with patients, providers, outside agencies and management staff.
• Maintains accurate registration of patient insurance and demographic information in the electronic health record or practice management system.
• Process FMLA, EDD, and Leave of Absence Forms.
• Collects co-payments and patient payments and accurately records and logs all payments received into the practice management system and cash logs.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using an automated electronic verification system, POS device or internet.
• Accurately screens and enrolls un-insured patients into various programs for the uninsured (ie California Health Department Program (CHDP) gateway, Family Pact, LA County Un-Insured Programs, and Sliding Fee Scale Program).
• Answers phone calls and sends out new appointments and appointment reminders to specific patient populations.
• Adheres to all patient confidentiality policies and carries out all tasks in a pleasant and respectful manner.
• Maintains own stock of necessary forms and supplies needed to carry out job assignments.
• Provides information and education to our patients on programs for the uninsured.
• Provides helpful answers to inquiries made by patients and staff regarding programs and services offered at TCC.
• Collaborates with back office staff in order to achieve efficient workflow.
• Completes billing reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Meets daily benchmarks for completing all data entry of patient demographics and insurance information into the electronic health record.
• Collaborates with members of the team to ensure daily patient care productivity goals are met.
• Serves as a resource to staff and providers in the use of the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participates in training new members of the staff.
• Answers phone calls, screens callers, relays messages and greets visitors in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Takes messages for clinic personnel using TCC protocol.
• Completes and prepares various types of administrative medical forms for outside agencies.
• Processes requests for Protected Health Information following TCC protocol.

• FMLA & EDD Knowledge
• Knowledge processing Medical Records
• Completion of high school or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Previous experience in OBGYN, preferred.
• Ability to type 35-45 wpm.
• Medical and insurance terminology knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet, Email, Practice Management Systems, and Electronic Health…