Description
The Care Team Assistant plays a key role in ensuring efficient clinic operations and high-quality patient care. Serves as the first point of contact for patients, providing a professional, courteous, and welcoming experience for all individuals who contact or visit the clinic. This role supports the clinic and physician care team through a combination of administrative and patient care services, including maintaining accurate medical records and preparing patient information for daily provider clinics. This is a full-time role, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM options to work in a rotation on Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM out of our Maplewood location. Pediatric & Young Adult Medicine is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. Essential Job Functions:
- Greets all patients that enter the clinic within a reasonable amount of time
- Obtains all demographic and billing information to assist in accurate and timely billing procedures
- Photocopies patients' insurance cards, obtain signatures, perform registration protocol, and check patients in
- Answers phones within a reasonable amount of time
- Schedules appointments
- Reviews Provider's schedules on a daily basis for days off and schedule flow
- Has a general understanding of the Medical Records area to follow written protocol and understand confidentiality, legal, and payment rules to release information
- Fully participate and contribute to the patient centered health care
- Request charts for upcoming appointments
- Scan patient information into electronic medical record
- Verify patient information is accurate and up to date in electronic medical record
- Prep for patient appointment, including patient face sheet, portal forms, worksheet, diagnostic results pertaining to the appointment, and other provider requests
- Distribute Efax reports daily
- Provide communication and liaison between providers and patients
- Obtains benefit, referral and/or authorization requirements per insurance guidelines
- Provide follow-up to patient inquiries, contacting provider and/or insurance company as necessary
- Maintain a working knowledge of health care plan requirements and health plan networks
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Customer service experience, telephone skills, and Windows computer skills
- Administrative or medical office experience preferred
- Medical terminology knowledge strongly preferred
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here.
- Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
- All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 8 or more hours per day).
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment.
- Ability to lift and carry office supplies or files weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
- Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).
Essential Requirements: Ability to:
- Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
- Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines. Prioritize workload effectively.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Notes
- Revo/ i-Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants or employees who wish to request an accommodation may do so by emailing HR@RevoHealth.com. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities
- Please note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Revo/ i-Health reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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