MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT – Per Diem

Community Health is hiring enthusiastic dependable team players with a desire for a rewarding career in the medical field.

We value our employees, offer competitive salary and benefits, and understand the importance of work/life balance.

This position is for a per diem front office assistant in our Mettowee Clinic located in West Pawlet, Vt.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Front Office Assistant provides initial contact between our patients and providers.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient care through scheduling, registration, and billing procedures.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Provide excellent customer service* Verify medical record detail* Review schedules for accuracy, and necessary input* Patient check-in (registration); patient check-out* Schedule appointments* Enter and update patient information in computer, which includes verifying patient insurance* Take and process payments* Answer and respond to phone calls and various communications, directing appropriately* Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, always* Team player able to effectively interact and collaborate with patients, coworkers, and providers* Ability to multi-task and provide great customer service KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: * Knowledge of healthcare practice, medical insurances, office procedures, and terminology is strongly preferred* High school diploma or equivalent* Proficient use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel* Basic keyboarding skills for data entry* Reliability a must