University of Maryland Medical System
Front Office Coordinator - Pulmonary
University of Maryland Medical System, Easton, Maryland, United States, 21601
Overview
General Summary: Under moderate supervision, performs a variety of clerical activities to support clinical operations including customer service, telephone management, scheduling, registration, and copay collections. Ensures that all provider schedules are appropriately populated, telephones are managed, and complete registration information is captured prior to or during each patient visit.
Principal Responsibilities And Tasks
Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls. Provides general information in person and on the telephone.
Calls patients to verify appointments.
Verifies patient demographic information including insurance verification prior to the patient visit for all pre-scheduled patients. Performs data entry of patient demographic information. Types letters and faxes information as needed.
Registers all patients at each visit utilizing established policies for the capture of complete and up-to-date patient and insurance information. Receives and documents patient responsible payments including co-payments, past balance payments, and other patient-responsible charges.
Schedules patients for physician visit. Maintains and updates appointment calendars.
Processes all referral requests by physicians and patients within a timely manner and according to clinic procedure.
Notifies clinical personnel of patient arrival.
Maintains entry log of incoming visitors.
Processes and delivers departmental mail.
Prepares examination room for patients. Cleans examination rooms between patients and at the end of the day.
Tracks down labs on patients and follows up with lab companies when errors occur.
Coordinates files and office information – updates charts, labs, x-rays, dictated notes, etc.
Pulls and prepares charts for current and follow-up appointments.
Processes and maintains medical records in accordance with records protocols.
Discharges each patient via established policies, including charge entry for current visit if appropriate, scheduling of future appointments, facilitation of ancillary procedures as necessary, and provides for the patient a receipt for services rendered.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
One (1) year of customer service experience required. One (1) year relevant front-desk experience preferred. Experience within a healthcare environment preferred.
Certification in scheduling and registration preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to interact with personnel of all levels within the organization and work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Interpersonal skills, customer orientation and an outgoing and pleasant demeanor.
Prior experience and demonstrated competence with patient or customer information systems.
Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Full-time days M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Range: $17-$25.99
Other Compensation (if applicable):
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Principal Responsibilities And Tasks
Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls. Provides general information in person and on the telephone.
Calls patients to verify appointments.
Verifies patient demographic information including insurance verification prior to the patient visit for all pre-scheduled patients. Performs data entry of patient demographic information. Types letters and faxes information as needed.
Registers all patients at each visit utilizing established policies for the capture of complete and up-to-date patient and insurance information. Receives and documents patient responsible payments including co-payments, past balance payments, and other patient-responsible charges.
Schedules patients for physician visit. Maintains and updates appointment calendars.
Processes all referral requests by physicians and patients within a timely manner and according to clinic procedure.
Notifies clinical personnel of patient arrival.
Maintains entry log of incoming visitors.
Processes and delivers departmental mail.
Prepares examination room for patients. Cleans examination rooms between patients and at the end of the day.
Tracks down labs on patients and follows up with lab companies when errors occur.
Coordinates files and office information – updates charts, labs, x-rays, dictated notes, etc.
Pulls and prepares charts for current and follow-up appointments.
Processes and maintains medical records in accordance with records protocols.
Discharges each patient via established policies, including charge entry for current visit if appropriate, scheduling of future appointments, facilitation of ancillary procedures as necessary, and provides for the patient a receipt for services rendered.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
One (1) year of customer service experience required. One (1) year relevant front-desk experience preferred. Experience within a healthcare environment preferred.
Certification in scheduling and registration preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to interact with personnel of all levels within the organization and work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Interpersonal skills, customer orientation and an outgoing and pleasant demeanor.
Prior experience and demonstrated competence with patient or customer information systems.
Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Full-time days M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Range: $17-$25.99
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.
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