Our PRN Patient Advocate will be responsible for the efficiency, accuracy and professionalism of the front desk. Primary duties include providing exemplary customer service while scheduling appointments, answering multi-line phones and emails and directing patients and all inquiries appropriately. The Patient Advocate works in a collaborative relationship with the front desk team as well as with other departments and employees.
Job Duties:
- Answering phone and directing calls or assisting patients as is appropriate, handling and managing the continuous flow of information between the lab, onsite physician and other staff while adhering to our standards of patient care and right to privacy
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments, follow-ups and physician referrals.
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
- Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
- Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
- Interview patients to complete insurance and privacy forms.
- Knowledge of insurance and collecting co-pays.
- Knowledge of PracticeEdge or eIVF is helpful.
- Performs other duties/special projects and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- At least one year of administrative medical office experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system strongly preferred
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