• Job Description

  Req#: 160781

  Overview

  ADDITIONAL $2/HR FLOAT PAY

  Greets patients and visitors, determines their needs, and directs them in a pleasant and professional manner. Answers the telephone, takes messages, schedules appointments, and receives payments and issues receipts. Obtains and enters accurate demographic and insurance information. Performs other tasks as requested, both clerical and administrative.

  Why UnityPoint Health?

  Why UnityPoint Health?

  Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

  Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

  Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

  Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

  Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

  Responsibilities

  • Greets patients and visitors and obtains accurate information and signatures for office records• Obtain signatures on all forms pertinent to the patient’s current visit from the patient or family member who has authority to sign on behalf of the patient.• Photo-copy & scan insurance cards and driver’s licenses. • Adhere to all confidentiality policies and procedures.• Answers telephone calls promptly and accurately. Takes telephone messages and directs calls in an appropriate and professional manner. • Retrieves, files photocopies or scans medical correspondence, reports and miscellaneous items, as requested. • Collects payments, issues receipts and reconciles daily accounts receivable activity to prepare for daily deposits. • Open and / or closes the clinic following specific guidelines of the individual clinic.• Refer patients who need financial assistance with their clinic/hospital bills to a Financial Advocate.

  Qualifications

  Education:

  High School diploma or equivalent.

  Experience:

  Previous medical office experience recommended.

  Previous experience with an electronic health record or medical office software preferred.

  Previous experience coding diagnoses and procedures with ICD09-CM and CPT preferred.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  Ability to demonstrate strong customer service skills.

  Ability to effectively enter information into a variety of computer programs.

  Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

  Ability to interact effectively with physicians, health care team members, individuals and members of their support systems.

  Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, education and lifestyle backgrounds.

  Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

  Multicultural sensitivity.

  Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

  Customer/patient focused.

  Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

  Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

• About the company

  Welcome to UnityPoint Health. As your partner in health, we're dedicated to making it easier for you to live well-so you can show up for the moments that matter most.

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