CLERK/RECEP - CommonSpirit Health
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
About the Job
About This Position
Major responsibilities are listed however at any time the Clerk Receptionist may be assigned other duties. The major duties are as follows: Handle incoming calls and direct them as necessary. Register and pre-register outpatient Imaging Services exams. Ensure insurance authorizations have been obtained for Imaging Service exams when needed. Schedule Imaging Service appointments coordinating exams as necessary. Inform and educate patients on preparations for scheduled exams. Enter Order using the Meditech system. Take payments and set up payment contracts when necessary. Copy and distribute cardiovascular reports. Gather adequate information for the process to release films and reports.
Selection Criteria
Previous clerical experience in a medical setting including telephone and typing skills or other medical billing experience preferred. Completion of a medical terminology class or equivalent work experience. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with fellow staff members physicians and patients. Ability to handle multiple calls in the order that they were received. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to type accurately at a moderate pace. Basic knowledge of medical terminology with the ability to ensure that diagnosis correlates with the exam requested. Ability to pay attention to detail during frequent interruptions. Ability to stay calm and positive in stressful situations.
Qualifications:Previous clerical experience in a medical setting including telephone and typing skills or other medical billing experience preferred. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with fellow staff members physicians and patients. Ability to handle multiple calls in the order that they were received. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to type accurately at a moderate pace. Basic knowledge of medical terminology with the ability to ensure that diagnosis correlates with the exam requested. Ability to pay attention to detail during frequent interruptions. Ability to stay calm and positive in stressful situations.