Clinic Office Assistant

Overview:

Manages scheduling of appointments. Checks patients in and out and uses accurate and appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes. Registers patients, prepares charts, posts charges and payments, collects co-payments. Maintains current database of patients demographics and billing information. Verifies insurance eligibility. Processes patient referrals for tests and referrals to specialists.

Responsibilities:

Manages scheduling of appointments. Checks patients in and out and uses accurate and appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes. Registers patients, prepares charts, posts charges and payments, collects co-payments. Maintains current database of patients demographics and billing information. Verifies insurance eligibility. Processes patient referrals for tests and referrals to specialists.

Qualifications:

High School graduate. One year technical college. Three years of experience in physician office with medical billing experience may be accepted in lieu of formal training. Experience with practice management systems, EMRs; office automation skills, and insurance reimbursement.