Description
Are you looking for an opportunity with growth potential? Do you enjoy interacting directly with patients?
We have an excellent opportunity available now as a Medical Front Office Clerk!
Huntington Hill Imaging Center (managed by California Medical Business Services) takes pride in delivering the highest standard of patient care whether behind the scenes or directly interfacing with patients. We strive to ensure patients are treated with care and compassion. We believe that working in healthcare is a unique calling. Our caring and knowledgeable professionals have a passion and drive to treat every patient with the highest level of kindness and care. Patient care is our reason for being! We welcome you to explore our career opportunities and apply to work for an industry leader in radiology patient care! This per diem Medical Front Office Clerk position will have a variable work schedule and will travel to our imaging centers in Glendora, West Covina, Arcadia, and Pasadena.
Pay range: $18/hour – $19/hour
In this vital role you will be the first point of contact with patients and visitors; you will serve as a liaison between patients and medical support staff. The ideal candidate will need to communicate well, be organized, and to take initiative to provide the best patient care possible.
Additional responsibilities:
- Greets and checks in patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.
- Verifies necessary information and records in the medical record.
- Maintains and updates current information on physicians and technologists schedules.
- Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information.
- Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
- Assembles patients’ charts for next day visit. Updates profiles on all patients.
- Oversees waiting area, coordinates patient movement, reports problems or irregularities.
Qualifications:
- High school graduation or GED.
- One year of work experience, preferably in a medical office or imaging center setting.
- Word processing and computer experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic medical terminology and computer skills.
- Thorough knowledge of insurance both Commercial and Managed Care.
- Basic understanding of ICD-10 and CPT codes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology desirable. Ability to multi-task in a busy environment. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Physical Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive contact with individuals and frequent interruptions. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
As a healthcare provider, California Medical Business Services (CMBS) mandates that all its employees are vaccinated for COVID-19. Unless there is a verified disability that precludes vaccination or an approved religious exemption, CMBS requires proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for employment.
Employees with approved exemptions may not work in patient-facing positions, but only in back office positions where they do not have any contact with patients.
*CMBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer*