Business Office Receptionist/Assistant
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly (up to 40 hours per week, 80 hours per pay period)
Location: Waconia, MN
Overview:
The Business Office Receptionist/Assistant will serve as the primary point of contact for patients and other payers to resolve outstanding balances with the practice. The position facilitates all credit and collection activities for services rendered to consumers.
Essential Functions:
In order to accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position to a satisfactory degree. Responsibilities of the Business Office Receptionist/Assistant have been outlined below.
Responsibilities:
Patient payment processing via phone.
Posting patient payments that have been processed and completed electronically.
Administer accounts receivable functions including for product and services, entering payments from patients, reconciling daily monies received.
Respond to inquiries concerning account balances from patients.
Resolve conflicts pertaining to outstanding balances with consumers.
Serve as back-up to the Business Office as needed.
Competencies:
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal communication skills
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Basic bookkeeping skills
Detail-oriented
Confidentiality-Maintain patient, staff, and employee confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
Customer Service-Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patient and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following Lakeview policies and procedures.
Detail Oriented-Ability to pay attention to details of a procedure or task.
Flexibility-Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
Positivity-Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
Teamwork-Work as a part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
Working under pressure-Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree in healthcare or business preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of Medical Billing, Medical Claims Processing, Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
Work Environment:
Environmentally controlled Business Office within a multispecialty medical practice.
Occasionally high pressure or emergent situations in a fast-paced environment.
May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves and mask.
Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, and other members of the public.
Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, lifting up to 25lbs., carrying and speaking.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.
Frequent use of computer, keyboard, phone, copy and fax machines.
BENEFITS
Health
Dental
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Retirement/401(K)/Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Referral Program
Wellness Commitee
Interested Candidates can send resume with completed application to bsprengeler@lakeviewclinic.com