Department:

09122 AMG Plainfield - Front End Staff

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Office hours: Monday 7:15 am to 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:15 am to 5:00 pm, 2 Saturdays a month 7:15 am to 12:30 pm

Address: 24508 W Village Center Dr. Plainfield, IL

Office Hours: Monday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, 2 Saturdays a month 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

Part Time: 20 hours a week

Major Responsibilities:

• Patient Services: Provides efficient, high-quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters.
• Billing Services: Ensures the collection of maximum possible fees at the time of service and accurate follow-up billing information on the patient and payer.
• Medical Record Services: Upholds standards of the practice and of the medical group for accurate and timely medical records.

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required to pass 6 week MSO training program immediately after hire to be assigned to a practice.
• Two to three years customer service experience in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
• Experience handling difficult caller/customers/patients.
• Experience handling several tasks at once without mistakes or diminution of professional demeanor and customer service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• CRT/PC experience in a customer service setting.
• Working knowledge of the BAR and scheduling sections of the IDX system preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems posed by callers seeking referrals, appointments, billing issues and clinical information.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to function in a high volume, multiple-task environment, possibly in a crowed or closely shared workspace.
• Exposure to ill patients.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with demanding customers.
• Possible travel to various AMG practice sites or to ancillary settings for practicums, training programs and/or temporary assignment.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent c