Front Office Associate

• Greets and checks-in patients scheduled for imaging services; registers demographic information and processes payment plans and copays
• Answers phones and handles calls in an efficient and friendly manner
• Fields calls appropriately for center associates
• Acts as liaison between technologists and the patients waiting for exams and relays messages regarding scanner status and other clinic information
• Maintains front office lobby area by straightening magazines, organizing coffee supplies and assisting with general office clean up
• Orders office supplies as needed
• Maintains supply of patient information sheets
• Pushes imaging via electronic interfaces
• Completes confirmation calls and provides preparation instructions to patient
• Faxes reports, billing information, and medical release forms as requested

• Verifies patient's insurance
• Pre-certifies all exams with patient's insurance company
• Obtains insurance authorization
• Uses knowledge of insurance carriers (example Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain authorization if needed prior to appointment
• Handles release of information requests for patients, referring offices, other medical facilities, attorneys & insurance companies following Company guidelines

• Arranges transportation, interpreters, and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate
• Enters and submits patient exam orders
• Verifies orders match exam schedules
• Schedules referrals and ensures proper authorizations are obtained
• Schedules walk-in patients
• Processes requests for image orders and CDs from referring physicians and patients
• Maintains an up-to-date and accurate database on all current and potential referring physicians

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• 1-2 years customer service experience
• Proficient with using computer systems and typing

• Previous medical office experience
• Medical terminology and office background
• Insurance knowledge
• Bilingual

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