Medical Receptionist

Patient Care Coordinator/Front Desk FloatLocation: SE PortlandHours: 7 or 8am to 4:30 or 5pm, Monday – FridayWage: $20-23 per hour depends upon medical experience and employment longevityHire on IncentiveMyTeam Medical Staffing seeks to place axc2xa0Patient Care Coordinator/Front Desk Floatxc2xa0with a minimum of 1-year current physician office or clinic experience. Idealxc2xa0Patient Care Coordinator/Front Desk Floatxc2xa0candidate will have Primary Care experience. Position can start as early as 7am depending the clinic.xc2xa0Patient Care Coordinator/Front Desk Floatxc2xa0will be adaptable, flexible, and dependable.Job Summary:Coordinates a variety of admitting and clerical duties to facilitate the efficient processing and scheduling of patients for the department. Provides communication with patients and visitors that promotes a high level of overall satisfaction and quality of care. Performs duties in an outpatient location.Education and Work Experience:.High School Education/GED or equivalent:xc2xa0PreferredAssociate’s/Technical Degree in business, healthcare or computer science or equivalent combination of education/related experience:xc2xa0PreferredMust be able to work an occasional weekend.xc2xa0xc2xa0RequiredProof of immunizations/vaccines including COVID:xc2xa0RequiredAble to work a flexible schedule and location:xc2xa0RequiredJob Description:Oversees clerical support, such as answering phones, data entry, scanning and filing medical record information. Triages messages with appropriate follow through. Greets, receives and escorts patients/visitors, and notifies necessary personnel of their arrival. Processes complaints/requests as needed. Receives, interprets, verifies and processes physicians’ orders. Coordinates clerical support for departmental meetings, projects and activities as needed. Registers/pre-registers patients. Establishes and maintains inventory control. Coordinates employee work and on-call schedule with clinical managers/supervisors.Oversees department records, reports and statistics. Coordinates filing activities for the department. Manages and maintains office supplies and equipment. Identifies current status of patient’s insurance, as well as range of benefits. Oversees complaints/requests as needed. Receives, interprets, verifies and processes physicians’ orders. Establishes and maintains inventory control. Interprets policies and procedures to guide use of sensitive and confidential information.Coordinates departmental/program functions with other hospital departments. Conducts research for the Director. Coordinates arrangements for meetings including notification, preparing material, reserving room and equipment as needed. Provides appropriate forms to billing and maintains hospital forms. Obtains all necessary billing, insurance and other demographic information.Informs patients of any preparations needed for examination, and reminds them of their preparations at time of appointment confirmation. Obtains all necessary billing, insurance and other demographic information. Makes reservations for departmental needs such as classes, programs and in-services.Keeps waiting rooms neat, clean and organized. Provides coverage and/or assistance when necessary to maintain quality standards of the department. Compiles information for reports, manuals, handouts and meetings as needed. Provides clerical support for department meetings and departmental activities. Assists with research and provides administrative support to special projects.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.