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Public Health Management Corporation

Bilingual Medical Receptionist

Public Health Management Corporation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102

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Bilingual Medical Receptionist

Perform all medical receptionist functions at primary care and community-based health centers for underserved populations. The Medical Receptionist will report to the Health Center Administrator. Age of Patient Population Served Pediatric (0 - 19 yrs) Adult (19

64 yrs) Geriatric (65 yrs & older) Nonage Specific Task (N/A) Population Bariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40, or greater than 35 with weight related comorbidities Patient with exceptional communication needs Patient with developmental delays Patient at the end of life Patient under isolation precautions All Populations Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Responsible for all front Desk Functions in a Primary Care setting Schedule Appointments Schedule specialty and ancillary appointments Answer Phones Complete Managed Care Referrals Obtain Pre-Certs when needed Responsible for patient registration data entry Verify Insurance Daily Batching of encounter forms Log referrals in the tracking system Follow up for reports from specialists Arrange transportation when needed for patients Assist patients when needed Review patient's charts and encounter forms for completion File reports, file charts Perform other duties as assigned PHMC Compliance Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowers, and Conflict of Interest Policies. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job. Comply with the Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission, and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards. Adhere to all PHMC Policies and Procedures. Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module. Job Requirements: Skills: Knowledge of billing procedures and Insurance verification Data Entry Knowledge of medical terminology Familiar with Managed Care Plans and Referral Process Extensive Organization Skills Must have a pleasant manner. Ability to manage and complete work assigned by several staff Must be flexible Experience: One to two years of experience in a medical office environment Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Salary: Based on education and experience. PHMC is and EOE and an E-Verify Employer Qualifications: Skills: Preferred: Customer Service Advanced Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Preferred: Attention to Detail Advanced Preferred: Effective Communication Advanced Behaviors: Preferred: Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Education: Required: General Education Diploma or better. Required: High School or better. Experience: Required: 1 year: 1 to 2 years Medical office experience. Preferred: Knowledge of billing procedures and Insurance verification. Preferred: Familiar with Managed Care Plans and Referral Process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.