GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical office duties related to telephone management, receiving patients, insurance/billing, electronic record management, scheduling and administrative support as necessary. Ensures that the patient visit is a well-coordinated and friendly experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are essential job accountabilities: 1 Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers. 2 Greets and registers patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. 3 Schedules patient appointments within established parameters. 4 Performs various duties for effective check-in and check-out of patients. 5 Prepares schedules and encounter forms for daily visits. 6 Handles walk in patients in the appropriate manner. 7 Ensures that Race, Ethnicity and Language is documented as appropriate. 8 Processes patient charge and collects copays and deductibles. 9 Performs various tasks related to end of day batch control, cash drawer etc. 10 Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files. 11 Schedules appointments for patients with other provider offices and/or facilities including correct processing of necessary referral forms, pre-authorization forms, test instructions, patient benefit verification and transfer of patient information. 12 Processes requests for patient information according to policies and procedures, including record copy service and form tracking. 13 Researches billing questions and problems for patients with centralized billing service. 14 Types various notes, letters, memos and reports, as needed. Proofs materials for errors. 15 Complies with all HIPAA rules and regulations. 16 Processes mail including scanning and tasking if applicable. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: WellSpan Medical Group is a large multi-specialty group; servicing patients across south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.

BHS outpatient services provides mental health and substance abuse services for children, adolescents adults and geriatrics. The offices are very busy environments that require excellent communication with colleagues and physicians.

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Required Skills

Minimum Education - Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training (Professional Medical, Administrative or Business School); or the equivalen of 12 or more months of medical office experience

Minimum Experience - 3 - 6 months

Preferred Course(s)/Training - Medical terminology within 6 months of hire recommended

Other Skills - Excellent interpersonal/communications skills; Knowledge of medical/mental health office operations to include reception, billing and insurance and general office skills; computer skills to include typing

Required Experience

Minimum Education - Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training (Professional Medical, Administrative or Business School); or the equivalen of 12 or more months of medical office experience

Minimum Experience - 3 - 6 months

Preferred Course(s)/Training - Medical terminology within 6 months of hire recommended

Other Skills - Excellent interpersonal/communications skills; Knowledge of medical/mental health office operations to include reception, billing and insurance and general office skills; computer skills to include typing