Community Action Corporation of South Texas is hiring: Medical Receptionist in K

Patient Registration Specialist

Receives and schedules patients and clinic visitors. Primarily responsible for patient appointment system. Receives and processes all calls and patient co-pay. Ensures all patient information is kept secure and confidential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interacts with all patients, visitors, and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Completes registration process for patient appointments, including demographic and insurance verification, practice management system data entry and revision, payment collection, chart creation, and other clerical work as necessary.
• Schedules appointments for patients, looks up patient account for any balances, and informs patients about collection procedures. Makes reminder calls to patients and calls back all No Shows.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and reception area.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Keeps office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders, and monitoring office equipment.
• Collects all patient payments at the time of exit, including charges for office visits, lab, procedures, and other services. Prepares receipts for patients, maintains copies, and provides patient copies.
• Responds to supervisor's requests to address billing errors by reviewing erroneous bills and providing corrected information.
• Maintains cash drawer. Reconciles cash receipts daily and submits cash and all daily receipts in preparation for bank deposit.
• Processes medical records.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Work Experience

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PPO, HMO billing, ICD-10, CPT, and revenue codes preferred.

Education/Certifications/Licensure

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record and be able to pass a pre-employment physical and a criminal history background check.

Skills

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer skills and experience with PMS and EHR systems are required.
• Good communications skills, in written and oral forms, are necessary.
• Must be bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Must be able to work well with others.

Physical Requirements

If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.