ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists · 13 hours ago
Front Desk Coordinator
ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists is a growing clinic seeking an energetic and self-motivated Front Desk Coordinator to join their team. The role involves greeting patients, managing phone calls, verifying insurance, and assisting with various administrative tasks to support exceptional interventional pain care.
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Responsibilities
Answer all incoming calls professionally and with a courteous and friendly attitude; assesses callers needs and directs to appropriate personnel
Pages clinic personnel as appropriate, and obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner
Check the patients in and out
Verify insurance and patient financial responsibility
Obtain authorizations for procedures as needed
Schedule new patients and return appointments in the computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel
Utilize eClinicalWorks Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to obtain or document patient information
Obtain and enter all authorization and correspondence relating to referrals in patients charts and computers
Schedule outpatient appointments/testing and hospital admissions upon request
Collect co-pays or other payments at time of visit
Provide patients with accurate and legible appointment cards. Document no shows in patient's chart for missed visits
Reschedule any missed appointments and conducts follow-up with patients who may have missed their appointment
Abide by patient confidentiality regulations to protect the patient and clinic/practice and adheres to HIPAA regulations
Prepare correspondence, memos, forms, and other typing as requested by the supervisor
Maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least one year of experience in an office setting with a focus on procedures, preferably with pain, orthopedics, neurology, plastic surgery, or dermatology
Two years' medical front desk receptionist experience required
High school diploma
Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification
Proficient with EMR
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, physicians, and external customers
Strong ability to multi-task and move from one project to another
Works to resolve problems or determines an appropriate course of action in a timely manner
Strong time management, follow-through, and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience with eClinicalWorks EMR is desirable
Knowledge of prior authorizations and referral management is preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits