Merrimack Valley Endoscopy Center - Front Desk Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Business Office Manager the Front Desk Coordinator performs a variety

of administrative tasks to arrange for the admission of patients to the surgery center.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer and triage phone calls, greet and speak with patients and family members in a friendly
• and compassionate manner.
• Monitor the main entrance and serve as first point of contact for all visitors at the Center.
• Maintain daily visitor log.
• Prepare welcome packets and necessary documentation for next day cases.
• Provide welcome packets, and check-in patients including collecting and scanning of
• documents, verify and input patient data.
• Print estimate forms and obtain patient signature. Collect payment as needed or set up
• payment plans.
• Give appropriate instructions to patients and family members at the time of admission
• regarding expectations of the day.
• Appropriately record information in patient’s medical record including the download of
• information from EHR/paper chart to EMR.
• Responsible for vendor credentialing and access of vendors to the Center.
• Maintain waiting area and the front desk area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of Center and patient information at all times to ensure compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient computer skills and office administrative experience
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED

• One year of front desk experience in a medical office or surgical center.