Positions Location: Lansing, MI
General Purpose of Job:
Perform general clerical duties associated with patient services to include: scheduling, greeting, admitting and discharging patients, answering all incoming phone calls, filing, and assisting with maintenance of medical records.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Greet, interact with, direct patients, visitors and others appropriately. Provide relevant information regarding department procedures, fees, and services. Facilitate referral to physicians and ancillary departments.
- Answer incoming calls, respond to inquiries or appropriately make referral within the department or outside the practice. Open, sort, review and distribute mail.
- Participate in compiling pertinent data for patient demographic records, admit and discharge patients, schedule appointments, refer for tests and other services and take phone notes.
- Complete required forms/reports and enter data into computer, for correct insurance billing. Tabulate receipts, following billing procedures.
- Maintain records/files, obtain authorization forms for services and release of records.
- Operate various standard and/or automated office equipment(computer, calculator, telephone, intercom, copier and fax).
- Assume preceptor role for new clerical assistant and/or new medical assistant clerical
- Other duties as assigned.
Education | * High school diploma or GED |
Specialized Knowledge and Skills | * Demonstrates knowledge of CRT keyboard to process transactions. * 80% accuracy in demographic input * Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communicaiton skills * Ability to work in an EMR |
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Shift | Days |
Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
Status | Full-time |
Facility | Sparrow Medical Group |
Experience Level | Under 4 Years |