Patient Service Associate - Central Carolina Surgery

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$2,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Central Carolina Surgery - 1002 N Church St

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Patient Service Associate for Central Carolina Surgery located in Greensboro to serve as the first point of contact for our patients upon arrival for appointments. This role includes participation in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check in/out, charge posting, cash management and patient appointment scheduling.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for clinic visits by reviewing next day patients and completing next day preparation activities, enter pre-visit orders and prepare new patient charts.
• Check-in patient upon arrival in the practice according to established procedures; including, patient identification and verification in electronic health record and entering and editing information as needed.  
• Present and educate patients on required forms and obtain signature as required by policy and procedure, collect and post co-payments and balances on accounts due, copy, file and distribute insurance cards.
• Coordinate all labs/procedures as requested. Maintain private physician office charts.
• Prepare and audit encounter forms for completeness and accuracy before batching forms or charge posting in the electronic health record.
• Schedule tests and procedures and complete and distribute ancillary service requisitions.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally acquired through high school education
• Minimum of one year of work experience in directly communicating and providing service to patients or public is required.
• Experience in effectively coordinating multiple tasks or activities is required.

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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