Receptionist - General Surgery Job Wenatchee area,Washington USA,Healthcare

Salary Range

$17.13 - $26.45

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
CH Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

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Summary

Courteously and professionally greets, instructs, directs and schedules patients and visitors. Serves as a liaison between patient and medical support staff. Provides outstanding customer service in all interactions.

Position

Reports To:

Practice Manager

Essential Functions

Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous manner, prepares patient information for the visit. Coordinates with providers and support staff for efficient patient flow.

Schedules, cancels and reschedules appointments. Utilizes the waitlist for patients requesting an earlier appointment, and for filling provider openings.

Answers telephone, and provides outstanding customer service for every encounter.

Operates general office equipment.

Verifies accurate billing, demographic, and insurance information at every encounter. Accurately codes new insurance using available resources.

Obtains or initiates required waivers for non-covered services. Confirms referral has been obtained when required. Contacts referring office as needed.

Collects co-pays and payments on accounts and provides receipts. Explains co-pay and time of service policy to patients, collects patient balance owing on account when appropriate.

Ability to balance a cash drawer and perform elementary math functions (addition/subtraction).

Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

Walking - F
Sitting/Standing - F
Reaching:
Shoulder Height - O
Reaching:
Above shoulder height - O
Reaching:
Below shoulder height - F
Climbing - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Pulling/Pushing:
Over 50 pounds - O
Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Lifting:
Over 50 pounds - O
Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Carrying:
Over 50 pounds - O
Crawling/Kneeling - O
Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
Twisting/Turning - O
Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a reception area. Involves continuous contact with patients. Interaction is constant and with many interruptions.

Job Classification

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Hourly/Salary:
Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position

Unprotected Heights - No
Heat - No
Cold - No
Mechanical Hazards - No
Hazardous Substances - Yes
Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
Lighting - No
Noise - No
Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
Infectious Diseases - Yes

Qualifications

Required:

Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Typing skills at least 35 wpm.
Basic computer skills.

Desired:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
One-year work experience in medical office setting.
Medical terminology desirable.

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