Performs various front desk and clerical duties in a medical office including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling patients and/or verifying insurance information; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Demonstrates knowledge of FPI and its practices, including payer contracts, policies and best practices.

* Exhibits mid-level of skill in managing provider schedules and scheduling appointments accurately and effectively, including communicating patient responsibilities (obtaining a referral, bringing a co-pay, presenting identification and an insurance card at check in) and other events as part of the practice pre-visit activities.

* Demonstrates the ability and understanding of FPI policy for cash collection and patient encounter, including collecting co-payments, outstanding balances and posting accurately and efficiently in GE Front Desk Credit Card Module.

* Demonstrates a working knowledge of the revenue cycle as it relates to patient encounters and obtaining/verifying patient demographic and insurance information in order to receive payment for services rendered.

* Maintains Registration Certification to include entering accurate information in the GE Practice Management System and exhibiting a high level of understanding payer categories and Registration FSCs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

* Two to three years medical office experience

* General understanding and application of basic accounting principles

* PC proficiency

* Strong customer service skills

* Accurate data entry skills

* Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization

* Knowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system

* Medical terminology preferred