Spire Orthopedic Partners Greenwich , CT 06830
Posted 1 week ago
Front Desk Specialist
Onsite: Greenwich, CT and coverage as needed at other locations
Hours: 7:45-4:45 to 8:15- to 5:15
Who we are:
Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most - patient care. Rooted in the 100-plus-year legacy of its founding partners, the network spans the Northeast with 130 physicians, over 1300 employees, and 30 locations from Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts
What you'll do:
The Front Desk Specialist is dedicated to providing quality customer service to our patients and clients. Responsible for maintaining an efficient front end/clinical workflow. Greeting all patients and office clients, check-in, check-out, entering and verifying all patient information. Collecting and logging patient payments. Scheduling/Rescheduling appointments. Daily eligibility review. Assisting patients and/or family members with any requests presented. Job duties to be performed on a rotational basis. Keeps manager informed of any problems or issues. Maintain confidentiality of all written and electronic information which employee has access to as a part of his/her job and observes patient rights, including email. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with co-workers, patients, physicians and management.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Greet all patients and office guests
Check-in and check-out all scheduled patients
Enter and verifying patient demographics and insurance information
Educate patient about insurance coverage, in network vs. out of network benefits
Ensure that necessary paperwork is complete and on file (i.e. Insurance forms, insurance referrals, authorizations and/or waivers, specialist packets/forms)
Ensure proper registration and billing documents are reviewed and signed off on by the patient/responsible party
Obtain or create electronic medical record number; enter into PM system
Direct patients to radiology as indicated on appointment notes by the medical assistant
Address patient balances at time of service, set up payment plans when appropriate
Collect and enter patient payments
Schedule appointments
Notate cancelled or rescheduled appointments
Follow Patient No Show/Cancellation Policy
Review and update eligibility
Print and verify day end review
Submit daily payment collection reports
Balance daily receipts against TOS report
Accept and review patient disability forms and/or medical records requests for completion/accuracy, notifying patient of processing time
Release records to patients once requests have been fulfilled
Enter charges and payments for medical records requests filled directly by our office
Accept labs from outside facilities, date stamp and forward to clinical staff
Sign for all incoming deliveries (i.e. Fed Ex, USPS, Air Borne Express…)
Open and close office prior to and following business hours
Assist patients and/or family members with any requests
Maintain a professional work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with patients, physicians, co-workers and administration
Any and all other duties as assigned by the office manager
Qualifications
Who you are:
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum one to three years experience as registrar or similar function required.
Medical Specialist office experience preferred.
Ability to use computerized systems.
Must be detail-oriented and accurate.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Knowledge of different insurance carriers and plan types is a plus.
What we offer:
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Dynamic environment
Access to a diverse network of practitioners
Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
Competitive Compensation
Generous PTO
Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").
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