MEDICAL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE

Family Physicians of Englewood
FT / 80 hours per pay period

Summary

The Medical Center Representative is responsible for general clerical, receptionist, billing, referrals, patient registration and customer service for the operation of the business office in a medical center. The MCR handles a high volume of sensitive medical, financial and personal information on a daily basis. The MCR is responsible for daily scheduling, incoming calls, patient registration, billing/collection functions, and other duties as assigned. 

Nature and Scope 

The Medical Center Representative is responsible for the daily operations of the clerical components of the center. The MCR will accurately and efficiently process the arrival and exit of 20 or more patients per day. The MCR is under the direct supervision of the Practice Manager.Summary of Position

The Medical Center Representative is responsible for general clerical, receptionist, billing, referrals, patient registration and customer service for the operation of the business office in a medical center. As the first point of contact for patients, they will uphold the excellent reputation of their practice, and the company as a whole. Our Medical Receptionists are an integral part of our offices, and are relied upon to assist in delivering the very best in Patient Experience. Every patient, every time.

The MCR handles a high volume of sensitive medical, financial and personal information on a daily basis. The MCR is responsible for daily scheduling, incoming calls, patient registration, billing/collection functions, and other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

The Medical Center Representative is responsible for the daily operations of the clerical components of the center. The MCR will accurately and efficiently process the arrival and exit of 20 or more patients per day. The MCR is under the direct supervision of the Practice Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities-May include some or all of the following:

1. Daily Operations
• manages the telephone and documents legible and concise messages
• handles routine patient concerns and complaints
• answers patient inquires regarding accounts and/or refers patients to accounts receivable representative
• distributes mail and faxes
• organizes, retrieves, files, repairs, and purges medical records
• maintains inventory of office supplies, forms, and equipment
• processes release and record forms
• opens and closes office
• calculates and verifies charges
• handles data entry of payments
• balances the day’s batch of payments
• monitors the reschedule queue

2. Processing the arrival and exit of patients
• welcomes patients
• Enters and updates patient demographic and insurance information into the computer.
• schedules tests, follow-up, and referral appointments
• collects all co-pays and deductibles, addresses past due balances and payment plans

3. Implements the behavioral standards for PHN/PHS, including the Customer Service and Teamwork Standards.

4. Responsible for other duties as assigned.