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CLERK RECEPTIONIST

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Marian Regional Medical Center is a well-established 191-bed hospital located in Santa Maria, California. It is recognized nationally for its high standards of medical care, having been named one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and receiving the Best Maternity Care award from Newsweek. The medical center is highly ranked, placing among the top 10 percent nationwide for safety core measures in cardiac services. It boasts the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program stretching from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian Regional Medical Center is part of Dignity Health's Southwest Division and a member of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous clerical experience in a medical setting preferred
  • proficiency in telephone and typing skills
  • basic knowledge of medical terminology
  • ability to handle multiple tasks and calls efficiently
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • attention to detail and organizational skills
  • ability to maintain composure under pressure

Job Qualifications

  • Previous clerical experience in a medical setting, including telephone and typing skills, or other medical billing experience preferred
  • ability to work tactfully and effectively with fellow staff members, physicians and patients
  • ability to handle multiple calls in the order that they were received
  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • ability to type accurately at a moderate pace
  • basic knowledge of medical terminology with the ability to ensure that diagnosis correlates with the exam requested
  • ability to pay attention to detail during frequent interruptions
  • ability to stay calm and positive in stressful situations

Job Duties

  • Handle incoming calls and direct them as necessary
  • register and pre-register outpatient Imaging Services exams
  • ensure insurance authorizations have been obtained for Imaging Service exams when needed
  • schedule Imaging Service appointments, coordinating exams as necessary
  • inform and educate patients on preparations for scheduled exams
  • enter orders using the Meditech system
  • take payments and set up payment contracts when necessary
  • copy and distribute cardiovascular reports
  • gather adequate information for the process to release films and reports

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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