Sih - Medical Receptionist

Job Opportunity

Positions

Location:

Portland, MI

General Purpose of Job:
The registration of outpatients in a timely and efficient manner. Verifies insurance, performs point-of-service cash collection, discharges patients following appropriate protocols, and provides customer service duties in a proactive and professional manner.

Essential Duties:

• Interacts with patients, family, healthcare providers and office staff to provide customer service, which meets and exceeds the needs of our patients and other customers.
• Performs all-encompassing registration and discharge duties for our patient customers.
• Coordinates appointment scheduling and appointment reminder calls as needed.
• Verifies insurance eligibility.
• Collects payments for co-pays, deductibles, and other patient balances.
• Collects all demographic and financial information in an accurate and professional manner.
• Assures the accuracy of all patient encounter forms associated with the patient visit.
• Assists with the training and continuing education of staff as needed.

General Requirements:
None

Work Experience:

Minimum of one year experience in physician practice setting.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Specialized Knowledge and

Skills:

Excellent verbal and communication skills with knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrated knowledge of computer keyboard skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis/procedure coding preferred

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Administrative/Clerical

Requirements:

• Shift: Days
• Degree Type / Education Level: High School / GED
• Status:
  Full-time
• Facility:
  Sparrow Ionia Hospital
• Experience Level: New Grad