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Job description
ReceptionistMajor Accountabilities/Critical Responsibilities:Reception SupportCovers reception area phone with all admission staffProvides information to callers, routes calls as appropriate, takes clear and concise messages.Checks messages promptly and returns calls or refers messages to appropriate personGreets all patients in a friendly and courteous manner. Escorts therapy patients as needed.Registration/Insurance VerificationExplains 1st appt paperwork; obtains proper signatures. Witnesses documents as indicated. Explains Notice of Privacy practices to patientsRegisters patients on Meditech CWS system; files appropriate paperwork; sets up chartsSchedulingCalls patient to schedule 1st appointment within 24-48 hours of receiptDirects patients to other sites as appropriate (faster access, closer to their home, etc)Schedules initial & follow-up therapy appt's utilizing the computerized scheduling system.Creates and/or modifies schedules for staff (acts as "master user" for MediTech scheduling system including training staff, editing data as needed, etc.) Provides timely notification of cancellations to staff and maintains cancellation call list for evalsClerical DutiesSends faxes and delivers received faxes to appropriate individual promptly.Receives co-pays, prepares deposits and brings co-payments to central Tully location.Orders supplies for the department; utilizes Meditech MM system for departmental ordering; verifies purchases against P.O.'s;Prepares monthly/quarterly reports for Director including but not limited to volume statistics, patient satisfaction results, productivity reports (Excel spreadsheets)Assists with other activities as requested i.e. Medicare correspondence, medical record keeping/retrieval/preparation for copying, charge entry/verification, Internet entry of outcome data, maintenance of front office procedure manual (including finance procedures)Competencies & Work Experience Requirements (e.g.license, registration, certification): Minimum 5 years' experience as Administrative Assistant preferred, preferably in hospital administrative setting. Must be proficient in Microsoft office including Word, Excel and Power Point. Prior experience in insurance verification a plus. Good written & oral communications skills. Able to prioritize work assignments on a daily basis, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork to accomplish priority tasksEducation Requirements: Two years of college or 2 years prior equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.Patient Population Served: All patients/visitors entering the Outpatient Rehabilitation areaManual Skills: Daily assignments require application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity. For example, keyboarding.Physical Effort: Some portions of daily assignments require bending, and light lifting and carrying for intermittent periods throughout the day.Physical Environment: Open office environment for part of the job. Nature of duties performed present little potential for job related accidental injury.
Worksite address
stamford, CT, 06902, US
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