Receptionist - Radiation Oncology

Confluence Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The receptionist greets and directs patients, manages scheduling, and serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff. They are also responsible for verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, and maintaining efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

You have strong communication and typing skills, with the ability to perform basic computer tasks. You should also have experience with general office equipment and be able to accurately verify patient billing and demographic information. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Medical terminology

Typing

Basic computer skills

Job Description

Salary Range

$17.13 - $26.45
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Shift Differential

For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!


Summary

Courteously and professionally greets, instructs, directs and schedules patients and visitors. Serves as a liaison between patient and medical support staff. Provides outstanding customer service in all interactions.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager


Essential Functions

  1. Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous manner, prepares patient information for the visit. Coordinates with providers and support staff for efficient patient flow.
  2. Schedules, cancels and reschedules appointments. Utilizes the waitlist for patients requesting an earlier appointment, and for filling provider openings.
  3. Answers telephone, and provides outstanding customer service for every encounter.
  4. Operates general office equipment.
  5. Verifies accurate billing, demographic, and insurance information at every encounter. Accurately codes new insurance using available resources.
  6. Obtains or initiates required waivers for non-covered services. Confirms referral has been obtained when required. Contacts referring office as needed.
  7. Collects co-pays and payments on accounts and provides receipts. Explains co-pay and time of service policy to patients, collects patient balance owing on account when appropriate.
  8. Ability to balance a cash drawer and perform elementary math functions (addition/subtraction).
  9. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  10. Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications

Required:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
  • Typing skills at least 35 wpm.
  • Basic computer skills.

Desired:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • One-year work experience in medical office setting.
  • Medical terminology desirable.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
  • Walking - F
  • Sitting/Standing - F
  • Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
  • Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
  • Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
  • Climbing - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Crawling/Kneeling - O
  • Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
  • Twisting/Turning - O
  • Repetitive Movement - F
Working Conditions:  
  • Work is performed in a reception area. Involves continuous contact with patients. Interaction is constant and with many interruptions.
Job Classification:
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position:
  • Unprotected Heights - No
  • Heat - No
  • Cold - No
  • Mechanical Hazards - No
  • Hazardous Substances - Yes
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  • Lighting - No
  • Noise - No
  • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
  • Infectious Diseases - Yes

Confluence Health

About Us Confluence Health is an integrated, rural healthcare delivery system with two hospitals, multi-specialty care in more than 30 service lines and primary care in 12 communities across North Central Washington. Our 300+ physicians and 175+ advanced practice clinicians serve an area of approximately 12,000 square miles and cover nearly every corner of the region through specialty outreach. Mission Statement: Local care by and for our community. Our Vision: To serve our community with compassionate care through our dedication to - Enabling joy and pride in our work, - Focusing on local sustainability, - Ensuring access for all, and - Committing to excellent care and service. Core Values: • Our patients are the reason for our being, and their needs will drive all of our actions. • We will treat everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. • We will continue to innovate ways to improve the delivery of excellent, high value care. • We will measure successes and failures and use the results to drive further improvement. • We will be a good neighbor in the communities we serve with donations of time, talent, and capital. • We will be ethical and accountable in all of our decisions and actions.
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