Business Office Assistant - Cornerstone Garfield Family Practice(Full-Time)

At Cornerstone Medical Group (CMG) we hire and retain top rated employees. We offer competitive wages and an employee focused benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), retirement savings, and much, much more! Join our team and find out why CMG is the place to be!

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Department Description

Garfield Family Practice is located on Garfield Rd in between 19 Mile and Hall Rd. in Clinton Township.

Position Summary

Works in a customer service capacity providing administrative and clerical support to patients and customers in an outpatient clinic and/or medical office setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets patients and visitors, checks patients in and out, and obtains necessary documentation. Verifies and enters demographic information.
• Obtains and verifies insurance authorizations/precertification.
• Enters, reviews, and submits charges for patient procedures and services daily. Collects co-payments and reconciles all daily reports and deposits for accuracy
• Provides general office and clerical support to assigned out-patient/medical office.
• Performs various clerical duties including typing, processing mail, completing medical record release requests, and ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Receives and handles incoming telephone calls. Schedules, coordinates, and confirms appointments utilizing appropriate triage techniques and in compliance with patient's insurance status and assignment.
• Reviews daily appointment schedule to assure accuracy, patient access, and availability of medical record.
• Retrieves and reviews daily audit reports and corrects discrepancies.
• Collects co-payments and reconciles all daily reports and deposits for accuracy.
• Retrieves and analyzes open encounter report and completes process to close encounters as assigned.
• May enter, review, and submit charges for patient procedures and services daily.
• Complies with CLIA, OSHA, and other regulatory agency standards. Participates in in-service programs as needed. Follows infection controls and safety policies.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Within scope of job, this position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OTHER: N/A

WORK EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of clerical experience, to include customer service experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.93 - $17.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person