Administrative Assistant / Front Desk - PRN NIGHTS, WEEKENDS

The Administrative Assistant (AA) will be responsible for performing all functions necessary to maintain the efficient workflow of all front desk receptionist duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet all patients as they arrive in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner
• Demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of customer service principles, and departmental expectations regarding customer service
• Document in the computer system all necessary demographic, insurance, and financial information
• Maintain patient charts; including creating new files, scanning files into the computer system, filing, shifting, and breaking down charts
• Responsible for photocopying records and documents for billing purposes
• Perform clerical duties, including mail delivery, faxing, copying, and scanning
• Responsible for answering, screening, and directing incoming phone calls
• Collect co-payments or other applicable financial payments
• Facilitate daily deposits and perform cash reconciliations
• Maintain daily financial log including documenting patient financial class, amount owed, amount collected, and scanning completion
• Maintain daily patient log including documenting chief complaint, time and date of entry, time and date of exit, services rendered, and discharge/transfer information
• Document patient volumes for the previous day
• Maintain and compile reports and informational packets for distribution
• Perform any job related to the registration process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Safety/Infection Control

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and Emergency Center policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety, and hazardous materials

Performance Improvement Customer Service

• Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary
• Maintain confidentiality of patient-related issues and adhere to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
• Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect
• Utilize effective communication methods and skills
• Explain all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers
• Able to perform care in a non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs

Emergency Center Policy

• Ensure personal appearance is business casual and professional at all times
• Responsible for wearing Emergency Center identification at all times
• Attend all Emergency Center required meetings and in-service education
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
• Compliance with attendance standards
• Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary

Schedule and Shift

• PRN, WEEKEND, NIGHTS 
• 12 Hour Shifts

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years office experience in a health care setting
• 1-3 years with health care insurances including Workers Comp and MVA
• Bilingual-Spanish/English
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers both in person and over the telephone
• Must understand basic medical terminology
• Basic computer skills

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