Receptionist, Medical

Job Details: Job Location: 2020 J Street - Sacramento, CA, Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00Hourly, Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $21.00/HR-$23.00/HR.

Position Summary:

The Patient Services Representative – Medical (PSRM) reports to the Patient Services Front Desk Manager. They are responsible for greeting patients and visitors to the health center and the front desk operations including scheduling and check-in/out duties for patients receiving medical services at 
SNAHC. This includes notifying patients of service delays, verifying eligibility, collecting necessary copayments if needed, and updating patient information to ensure records are current. This position also includes communicating with patients of upcoming appointments within the health center and of outstanding balances due that would require payment prior to the next appointment.

*Role may need to float to other SNAHC locations
 

Essential Functions:

Schedules appointments and verifies insurance and/or payment method for appropriate department. 
Schedules follow up medical appointments as well as any other clinical appointment(s) upon patient request or need. using approved template and guidelines.
Conducts appointment reminder communication and screens insurance eligibility for same day and/or walk in appointments. Appropriately notifies patients of any eligibility conflicts.
Utilizes software features to maximize patient access and adheres to patient check-in workflow.
Collects and records patient payments for services rendered daily.
Reconciles daily cash drawer and patient payments.
Ensures information entered into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is accurate and complete. This includes reviewing the chart and verifying all forms are completed and up to date. 
Assists and enrolls patients to state programs. 
Completes daily corrections as requested by department manager.
Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, Scope of Practice, OSHA etc. 
Other duties as assigned. 
 

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent computer skills, preferably with Windows, including Microsoft Office Suite 
Excellent telephone and communication skills
Must possess excellent organizational, writing, and verbal skills. 
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and work well under pressure.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate superior professionalism when dealing with patients, subordinates, colleagues, community members and vendors.

Competencies:

Communication and Relationships
Initiative
Planning and Organizing
Safety
Teamwork
Customer Service
Data Collection
Eligibility
Payment Collection
Scheduling

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

General education degree or high school diploma
1 year of experience working in a clinical front office setting/ or similar role.
Customer Service Experience
Experience with electronic health records software and database systems preferably NextGen
Knowledge of collecting and verifying insurance information such as Medi-Cal & Medicare.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of medical terminology. 
Experience in an FQHC setting.
Knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, as well as 
ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.
Bilingual
Experience working with geographic managed care.
Experience enrolling patients into state and federal programs such as; Every Woman Counts, Child 
Health and Disability Prevention, Family Pact and/or Sliding Scale.

Please Note: This position may be grant funded.  Continued employment is contingent upon renewed or additional funding and may be discontinued at the close of the grant cycle.  Grant funding for any position does not impart any contractual right, either expressed or implied, to remain in Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s employment for a specific period of time.  Grant funding does not affect the Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s status as an “at will” employer.