Office & Billing Assistant

Employee is administrative support for BCDC. In addition to being the first line of contact for patients, this employee performs both clerical and non-clerical duties, registering patients, interviewing patients to determine need, preparing case forms, and ensuring complete file management and preparation for medical billing.

Essential Functions:

• Works well as a part of the support team.
• Maintains a comfortable, neat environment for patients in our lobby at all times.
• Registers and checks in patients, which includes interviewing for essential information needed for proper mammography screenings, preparing forms and completing registration of patients. Working on mammography specific software, and Quickbooks for medical billing and other office equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining patient charts in electronic health records EHR. Creating discs for patients when requested from outside facilities, updating EHR with follow up records and all follow-up necessary to ensure timely processing of films and patient follow-up.
• Reviews physician orders regarding assigned patient exams and assures that medical charts are adequately prepared for mammography exams with completed and required paperwork.
• Networks with other agencies or clinics by making and receiving referrals for services. Daily coordination of referrals to and from radiologists, including review and follow-up for pathology reports.
• Assists with patient follow up
• Assists marketing with event planning, Gala , Woman’s Affair, Walk and Wine etc.

Other :

• This position requires working rapidly under time pressure and working rapidly for long periods as patient census demands.
• Exhibit professional behavior when representing BCDC at all times.
• Attend staff meetings, training, in-services.
• Maintains a safe, harmonious, environment for all employees at BCDC.
• Participates in fund raising activities, advocacy and public relations as needed.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Health care has a long tradition of requiring vaccines for its workers because many of the people we provide care for are immunocompromised and particularly vulnerable to illness. Breast Cancer Detection Centerwill require newly hired employees to be vaccinated against COVID to protect the health of our patients, visitors, employees, and the community. The vaccine policy allows for exemptions to accommodate those with medical conditions and sincerely held religious beliefs that don’t allow for vaccinations. Please note that you will not be asked for or required to share your current vaccination status prior to an offer being extended. This information will be collected by HR post offer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please email office@bcdcofalaska.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person