Physical Therapy Front Desk Representative
LOCATION: OrthoSouth Briarcrest
HOURS: Monday – Friday
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior customer service experience answering high volume phone lines
- Previous appointment scheduling experience a plus
- Excellent telephone and communication skills both written and oral
- The ability to handle multiple tasks; self-motivated
- Computer skills required
- Ability to competently and accurately obtain patient information and schedule appointments following office protocol
- Assist department in meeting/exceeding department goals
- Must have the ability to work well under pressure
- Must adhere to office confidentiality policy
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record systems a plus
- Comfortable discussing financial responsibilities to patients
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of patient benefits, private insurance/WC/Medicare, and ensuring that insurance guidelines are followed
- Contact insurance companies and obtain Physical Therapy benefits and communicate those to the patient
- Collecting all co-pays and balances from patients
- Perform related functions as outlined by the department manager and maintain an efficient follow-up system
- Enter patients in WebPT and assist techs by building medical charts with all correct information including benefits and orders from physicians
- Retrieving all tests results referrals, MD notes and/or lab results prior to patient appointments
- Effectively handle inbound calls and promptly and efficiently perform appointment scheduling tasks
Qualified applicants please send resume to: lgoodwin@orthosouth.org.