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Front Office Specialist - Colon & Rectal @ Vinings Health Park

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $29,530.72 - $33,646.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

WellStar Health System is a leading healthcare provider and one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in Georgia. Committed to enhancing the health and well-being of every person it serves, WellStar is recognized for its high-quality patient care, innovative medical treatments, and a supportive community environment. WellStar’s mission is rooted in compassion, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence, which makes it an outstanding employer for healthcare professionals seeking a meaningful place to work. The organization prides itself on fostering a workplace culture where employees’ contributions and ideas are valued, and where serving with compassion and honoring every voice... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years administrative front office experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting
  • Previous customer service experience
  • Computer skills essential
  • Medical terminology including coding preferred
  • Knowledge of insurance filing and requirements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English
  • Positive attitude and ability to work in a team setting

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of administrative front office experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting
  • Previous customer service experience
  • Computer skills essential
  • Medical terminology including coding preferred
  • Knowledge of insurance filing and requirements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Job Duties

  • Greet patients and guests in a warm, friendly manner in person or on the telephone identifying self and practice
  • Answer incoming calls directing to appropriate personnel taking messages when appropriate within the EHR handling non-clinical processes and scheduling patient appointments
  • Communicate quickly and often with patients if there is a delay or wait for patient care
  • Work with both clinical staff and providers in a team approach
  • Manage patient call wait times responding to voicemails and messages timely offering options to call patients back
  • Register and schedule patients for appointments ensuring patient insurance eligibility checking in patients scanning insurance cards and ID into the EHR and ensuring completion of all necessary paperwork
  • Collect co-pays and any outstanding balances adhering to cash management policy
  • Manage cash allowance verifying opening balance ensuring all correct change and collections are accounted for accurately balancing reports with bank bag for daily close
  • Check patients out collecting any deductibles or self pay balances setting up payment arrangements or scheduling next appointment visits
  • Contact patients for appointment reminders
  • Coordinate with the clinic for pharmaceutical representatives visitors sample pick-ups and other clinic requests
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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