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Job description
Medical Office AssistantAs the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) will perform clerical duties, including greeting patients and visitors, processing automated appointment scheduling, completing registration for patients, updating patient demographic information, and receiving co-payments for each visit. The MOA will also perform various patient care activities while providing excellent patient and physician customer service.Key Results Areas:Exhibit excellent customer service skills by greeting and welcoming each patient and visitor.Assist with patient flow and coordinate a positive patient experience throughout the department's approved check-in/out process.Accurately determine patient needs, notify clinical staff of patient's availability to be seen, and ensure each patient completes required forms/paperwork in its entirety.Manage patient appointments, check in/out patients, receive and scan patient paperwork, and respond/resolve tasks in Epic.Assist both the patient and clinical staff by organizing & distributing information needed for patient care, providing PHI to patients and internal/external parties by following HIPAA guidelines, and following instructions from team leaders as requested to ensure high-quality patient care.Financially secure each visit utilizing managing payments & batches, collecting & communicating patient balances, estimates &/or co-pays, and accurately collecting insurance information.Accurately enter patient information into patient medical records.Conduct general MOA duties such as pre-certs & authorizations, chart preparation, and clerical tasks.Maintain strong working relationships with administrative and clinical teams.Core Competencies:Knowledge of medical terminologyApplication of medical chart requirementsHIPAA regulationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in administrative tasksBasic understanding of clinical tasksExcellent interpersonal skillsExceptional attention to detailRequirements:Education & Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent RequiredMinimum of 1+ years of customer service experience RequiredExperience using Epic system strongly Preferred
Worksite address
memphis, TN, 38119, US
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