Job Posting
Office Assistant/Receptionist - Dr. Carale's Office - Physicians Clinic - Dr. Carale's Office
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Summary:
- Provides indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting.
- Checks patient insurance eligibility and collects copay when applicable
- Manages cash drawer for office
- Manages flow of information into the clinic by delegating tasks through the EMR
- Greets and registers patients
- Verifies patient demographic and insurance information.
- Performs clerical duties.
- Meets and communication needs of the patient/family, office/clinic staff and the medical staff.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Registers all patients using EMR, gives new patients medical forms to complete.
- Verifies patient demographic, employment and insurance information.
- Explains billing policies, collects co-payments, refers patients without insurance to the office/clinic manager.
- Schedules new and return appointments; explains registration process and gives directions to new patients; may explain procedures preparation to patients.
- Answers the telephone in a professional and courteous manner; takes messages; directs calls to appropriate staff members.
- Photocopies patient schedule sheets each day, scans in patient information as needed, prepares new patient forms for new patients.
- Maintains daily patient log.
- Collects payments, writes receipts, writes payments in ledger, balances petty cash, deposits cash bag in safe at EOD.
- Maintains good working relationship with office/clinic staff members and physicians.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Educational Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent. (Required)
- One year experience in office setting or hospital setting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience with billing and insurance preferred.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Gym membership discount
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $15.00 - $21.79 per/hour
Ref Code: 060007.002
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062 |
