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ELM Management Services

ASC Front Office Assistant

ELM Management Services, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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At ELM Management , the ASC Front Office serves as the first point of contact for all parties at the surgery center. Provides a high level of customer service and assistance to patients, staff and vendors. Greets patients and provides assistance with addressing questions and/or concerns in a timely and professional manner. Exhibits excellent communication skills.

Essential Functions Responsible for the opening and closing duties of the ASC. Maintains familiarity with referring physicians and their staff and uses the information to provide superior patient service

Maintains visitor logs per ASC policy and manages all surgical documents as well as enters patient information in the database

Provides clerical assistance to surgery center management staff as requested

Prints schedules and activity reports as directed by the Center Administrative Coordinator

Responds to patient calls and emails in a timely and professional manner

Verifies all patient registration forms are accurate

Assembles patient charts pre-operatively and post-operatively

On the day of the procedure, gathers required information, including but not limited to, insurance cards, copy of referrals, releases and other necessary documentation

Files and scans incoming reports. i.e., pathology, laboratory, radiology, history & physicals

Ensures all appropriate signatures have been obtained

Collects and post payments

Communicates information or delays to the pre-op team

Assists with discharging patients, i.e., wheel patients to vehicles as needed

Follows protocol in a calm manner in the event of an emergency

Participates in staff meetings and schedules in-services

Qualifications & Requirements Ability to perform all essential job duties satisfactorily

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Associate’s Degree in Medical Office Administration (preferred)

3–5 years of experience in a surgery center or medical front office role (preferred

Commercial insurance plans

Medical terminology

Experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems (required)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities; these are made on a case-by-case basis.

While performing the responsibilities of the role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers.The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Limitations and Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement ELM is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military, and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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