Mercy Health System Janesville , WI 53548
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
Provides support with the daily actives of a medical office by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned. Work schedule is variable including days (majority), evenings and weekends. May be asked to work holidays and/or overtime.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Answer phones, takes and relays messages
Enters messages and prescription refills in the EPIC system
Reads and responds to Patient MyChart Messages
Sorts postal and interoffice mail for distribution
Makes appointments for patients
Checks in patients for appointments verifying and updating demographic, guarantor and insurance information
Registers new patients in our computer system
Works closely with Registration Specialists to ensure all patients have an accurate registration in the billing system
Collects co-payments and works with PFC's for self-pay payments as needed
Balances cash drawer and fills out the cash drawer logs
Work referral work queues to call patients and schedule appointments and link referrals to appointments
Makes public address and announcements as instructed
Pages personnel as necessary
Able to properly call in a 'Code' to switchboard and abled to announce 'Codes' properly while working in switchboard room and if an alarm sounds, the Switchboard Operator will immediately contact Mercyhealth East Administration. It should be noted that the Fire Alarm Board automatically contacts the Fire Alarm Company wherein the Facilities Manager is contacted for ve
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
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Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Certification and Licensure
N/A
Skills and Abilities
Previous reception or medical facility experience preferred. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Keyboarding efficiency at 35 wpm required. Computer knowledge preferred. Appointment and demographic programs utilized.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Level of Supervision
Work is performed according to specific procedure and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions using independent judgement required in order to adapt to routine situations.
Supervises
N/A
Mercy Health System