CareWell Urgent Care is seeking a dependable full-time front desk registration clerk for our urgent care facility in Peabody, MA. Our ideal candidate is friendly and has excellent communication skills and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Registration is the first point of contact with our patients and our goal is to set a professional and welcoming tone for their visit; our clerks must be able to work accurately and efficiently to record the patient's information and convey the assurance that our clinical staff are just what they need to feel better.
Our centers are open (7) days per week 8AM to 8PM.
Full-time schedules are three (3) 12-hours shifts with rotating weekends. Job Summary: Our Registration Clerk receives and registers patients arriving via patient walk in, gathering demographic and insurance information. Also assists patients with financial information, collecting and processing copays.
Duties and Responsibilities: Registration Clerk - tasks include but are not limited to:
Greet patients in a positive and helpful mannerProvide information and assistance as neededObtaining accurate demographic and insurance information then verifying insurance coverage for all patientsUsing the computer system, generate fee slips for patients, review information for accuracy and instructionsProvide necessary forms to patients for completion and signatures. Ensure all registration fields are filled in completely and scanned into the patient's chartKeep patients informed of their account informationNotify staff when patients are ready to be seenCollect payments, insurance co-pays, and PDRX chargesCoordinate patient care or patient records with other clinic locations when necessaryGather reports from referrals and prior authorizationsBe familiar with all locations, hours, directionsAnswer telephone calls, record messages for other staff and deliver messagesPerform various duties such as photocopying forms, reports and patient information, faxing forms and chartsPerform daily filing of charts and records to ensure excellent organization in patient recordsMaintain various logs of daily activities including patient count and financial transactions in order to prepare monthly tallies of operating activityAudit and balance all financial transactions to ensure accurate daily depositsDistribute mailMaintain an adequate level of office supplies and necessary forms as needed to ensure smooth department operationsProvide positive team support for all personnel and department.Skills and Qualifications:
Maintain a neat, tidy, clean and organized work area including patient waiting area(Morning shift) Prepare the patient waiting area and reception work area for patients every morning (includes making sure the Keurig is filled and ready to go)Identify areas where processes can be improved to provide outstanding patient care, increase quality, contain costs, and improve service (giving information to billing supervisor monthly)Report any problems or concerns to the center manager and billing supervisorAdhere to professional expectations and guidelines in handbookKey Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityBe organized with attention to detailEngaging, calm under pressure, and able to handle all types of patient engagementBe able to balance speed and accuracyDemonstrated good judgement, initiative, and patient interaction skillsEducation & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent1-3 years of customer service experience in a medical practice or retail environmentProficient in MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and SharePointExperience with Athena, DocuTap and/or When2Work is preferred, but not requiredSupervisory Responsibility: This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: This job operates in a medical office setting and includes possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Physical Demands: This position entails a high level of work performed at a computer terminal throughout the day as well as the regular use of a telephone or headset equipment. On a regular basis, incumbent frequently performs repetitive motions at a computer terminal and is subject to prolonged sitting. Occasionally, eye hand coordination is required to operate office equipment. As this position involves contact with the public in a medical environment incumbent may periodically experience moderate levels of stress.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: The centers operate (7) days per week, 8AM to 8PM. Full-time employees will work three (3) 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends.
Travel: No travel is expected for this position however, depending on the location, this position may work at more than one center.
Benefits Include: Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, 401K with a match, and paid time off. As an employee, you have (4) free urgent care visits/yr which can be shared by immediate family members.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.