Medical Front Desk Receptionist/Care Facilitator

Medical Front Desk Associate

Job description

Come Join ChenMed / Chen Senior Medical Center

ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors. We provide big answers to big problems in health care delivery. ChenMed is a full-risk primary care market leader with an innovative philosophy, unique physician culture and end-to-end customized technology. These things allow us to provide world-class primary care and coordinated care to the most vulnerable population – moderate- to low-income seniors who have complex chronic diseases.

Through our innovative operating model, physician-led culture and empowering technology, we are able to drive key quality and cost outcomes that create value for patients, physicians and the overall health system. Our model allows us to practice medicine the way it should be practiced. By recruiting focused physicians and reducing their doctor-to-patient ratios, we increase patients’ “face time” during each monthly appointment and help foster stronger doctor-patient relationships. Our model also drives and enhances compliance with treatment plans.

As a result of our efforts, our patients realize lower hospital admissions. Their overwhelming response to our approach is reflected in our aggressive, organic growth and net promoter scores in the low to mid 90s, which is unheard of in any industry. Read more about our results and the value of the ChenMed model.

As a company, we are making a difference in the lives of seniors and the health care system overall.

The Medical Front Desk / Care Facilitator role is one of a patient’s first contact with our ChenMed family and, as such, serves as a patient advocate delivering and providing exceptional customer service. The incumbent in this role checks patients in to and out of the medical clinic and provides basic secretarial and administrative support. A successful Care Facilitator possesses a strong commitment to providing superior service and views every interaction as an opportunity to build a trusting relationship with the patient.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interacts appropriately with patients and records information while greeting, checking-in, checking-out or scheduling appointments for patients.
• Utilizes computer equipment and programs to add new patient information, prints out relevant forms for processing and schedule appointments. Ensures patient contact and emergency contact information is accurately documented in the system.
• Answers telephones, takes detailed and accurate messages, and ensures messages are directed to the appropriate individual.
• Clearly communicates information about ChenMed clinical personnel to patients and other individuals.
• Verifies patient insurance via phone or website and collects any necessary copays for services. Assists with scheduling follow-up and in-house Specialist referral appointments, when necessary.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures their comfort and well-bring prior to leaving.
• Acts as HEDIS champion for the PCP by providing visibility of HEDIS needs for scheduled patients.
• Presents patients with customer service survey during check out and escalates if needed for immediate service recovery.
• Participates in daily and weekly huddles to provide details on patients.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Maintains the confidentiality of patients’ personal information and medical records.
• Reviews patients’ personal and appointment information for completeness and accuracy.
• Transmits correspondence by mail, email or fax.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional customer service skills and passion for serving others
• Working knowledge of medical insurance and/or knowledge of electronic medical record EMR systems
• Knowledge of ChenMed Medical products, services, standards, policies and procedures
• Skilled in operating phones, personal computers, software and other basic IT systems
• Ability to communicate with employees, patients and other individuals in a professional and courteous manner
• Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong listening skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Knowledge of ChenMed Medical products, services, standards, policies and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and regionally up to 10% of the time
• Spoken and written fluency in English

At ChenMed, If you are an innovative, entrepreneurial minded, over-achiever who is extremely passionate in helping people and revolutionizing Healthcare again, we are that dynamic and exciting company you are looking for!

After applying, we encourage you to "follow" us on LinkedIn (ChenMed) as well! This way you can stay informed and up to date on what’s happening around our organization and start your path to becoming part of our FAMILY!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in a medical clinic or similar environment required