Associate Front Office Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Adelante Healthcare Mesa - Mesa, AZ 85201Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Health CarePOSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Front Office provides an entry-level direct customer service to patients. Duties include but are not limited to: Health Center patient screening, check-In and check-out of patients via EPM, verifies insurance eligibility, provide cashier services. Schedule and confirm patient appointments. Answer incoming phone calls. All clerical activities, office supply maintenance and scanning of medical records.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day.  Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES

Inclusion
Nurture
Service
Purposeful
Integrity
Resilient
Engaged

 Qualifications 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution, preferred
Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
Effective communication demonstrated by ability to read, interpret, comprehend and comply with written and verbal communication
Proficient mathematical skills for use in a healthcare setting
Basic computer proficiency to include Windows, MS Office, and internet
Ability to problem solve in situations both independently or with support from team and/or leadership
Ability to use thermometer and any other required equipment
Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment

POSITION REPONSIBILITIES

Greet all patients and offers assistance with questions, or directs them to appropriate person or location
Responsible for answering the phone, greeting callers, establishing the reason for call and resolving issues or referring to appropriate person
Maintain and distribute patient documentation in an organized manner
Accurately enter all patient demographics and all other required information into practice management system
Obtain patient registration information and enter into computer system

Identify financial status of patients regarding sliding fee scale, insurance or discounts.  Refers to eligibility as needed. 
Relay important information to all individuals entering the health centers
Verify third party payer coverage and billing information - insurance, etc.
Prepare and balances individual financial daily batch for processing.
Accurate handling of cash drawer and daily receipts
Schedule patient appointments for medical providers via the computerized PM
Scan documents into electronic health record
Knowledge of and participates in Adelante UDS measures, meaningful use metrics and other quality initiatives by assisting with audits and other data collection
Educates patients regarding services such as the Integrated care model, Patient Portal, and other specialty service lines within our organization and helps them navigate access to these services.

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Ability to communicate in more than one language
Electronic Health Record experience
One year of front desk or customer service experience

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties as requested or assigned
Perform duties cross functionally across all departments and with all medical providers
Travel to other health centers to meet operational needs for provider and patient care coverage

Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Care Team (ICT)

All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.

Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct

All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions o