Admitting Receptionist
Kansas Orthopaedic Center, P.A.
This position will greet and admit patients to Surgery Center of Kansas, the surgery center for our orthopaedic practice.
POSITION SCHEDULE: Full-time 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Thursday with ability to work a flexible schedule preferred.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verify pre-certification of procedure and coordinate admission of patient to surgery center.
- Perform reception and clerical duties and assist with scheduling functions.
- Obtains, assembles and stores medical record for each patient and assigns chart number.
- Processes requests for release of patient information.
- Perform medical record audits for presence of required documents.
- Maintains compliance with OSHA standards for healthcare facilities.
- Punctual attendance at departmental staff meetings, facility inservices, and all scheduled shifts.
- Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the center.
- Personally adhere to the standards, rules, and procedures of the KOC Compliance and HIPAA Programs and contribute to ensuring the organizational commitment to compliance and HIPAA regulations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology
- 2 years reception experience preferred, medical office experience a plus
- Proficiency with Windows based applications, including word-processing and spreadsheet programs
- Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain poise and tact
- Ability to prioritize and work independently
- Clerical skills: filing, multi-line phones, transferring calls, operating basic office equipment, greeting visitors, etc.