Essential Administrative Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to general administrative inquiries.
- Assist clients with scheduling, rescheduling, cancellations, and appointment-related questions.
- Monitor and respond to administrative messages in a timely manner.
- Assist with new client registration and intake processes.
- Collect and maintain accurate demographic and administrative information.
- Verify client insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments and as needed throughout the client's care.
- Obtain and document insurance information, including member ID numbers, effective dates, coverage status, copayments, deductibles, and other applicable benefit information.
- Identify and communicate insurance-related discrepancies or changes to the appropriate administrative staff or management.
- Request updated insurance information from clients when coverage has changed or expired.
- Maintain accurate insurance information within the practice management system.
- Check in clients upon arrival for in-person appointments and confirm necessary registration or appointment information.
- Check out clients following in-person appointments and assist with scheduling follow-up appointments or other administrative needs as applicable.
- Assist with maintaining accurate client and appointment information in practice systems.
- Manage daily administrative tasks and office responsibilities.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical records.
- Assist with forms, releases, documentation, and other administrative paperwork.
- Communicate administrative information to clients and staff in a professional manner.
- Route messages and requests to the appropriate department or staff member.
- Assist with maintaining office organization and ensuring administrative areas remain professional and functional.
- Monitor administrative workflows and notify management of issues that may affect daily operations.
- Assist with office projects, administrative assignments, and special projects as directed by management.
- Follow established procedures for practice management systems and other technology used by the organization.
- Report system, equipment, internet, telephone, or other office-related issues to management.
- Support the overall daily functioning of the administrative department.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education: High School Diploma or GED or relevant work history.
Experience: 2 years of experience in an outpatient clinic, home health agency, or hospital discharge setting.
Core Competencies: Strong administrative skills. Ability to work alone or as a team and manage multiple calls. Exceptional communication skills via phone, email or chat.
Work Conditions:
This position is an office environment indoors. The role is a sit-down position at an administrative desk.