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Central Health

Public hospital district delivering equitable care

Medical Administrative Clerk - Mac

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least one year of demonstrated experience in an administrative position is required.
  • Knowledge of healthcare office concepts, practices, policies, and procedures is required.
  • Knowledge of insurance verification procedures is required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines and regulations is required.
  • The ability to work assigned hours and, as needed, outside regularly scheduled hours, including weekends, is required.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, clinical, and company information and data and adhere to HIPAA guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

  • Open the front office and perform the duties associated with this function.
  • Welcome, greet, and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Schedule patient appointments accurately and efficiently using the computer system, as directed.
  • Answer incoming telephone calls, provide information, or route calls as needed.
  • Register patients by accurately entering demographic and insurance information in the electronic medical system.
  • Verify that patient registration documentation is complete, and verify and enter patient data into the electronic medical system.
  • Review and verify patient insurance coverage using online resources.
  • Explain payment options, including sliding-scale fees, Medicare, Medicaid, and other forms of payment assistance.
  • Collect deposits, copayments, and deductibles before patients see the provider, in accordance with company policies.
  • Perform closing and end-of-day processes, including posting collected monies in the electronic medical system and balancing the drawer for the end-of-day deposit.
  • Use clinic software systems, including i2i, Tableau, Vital Interactions, the Patient Portal, and check-in kiosks.
  • Run Vital Interaction reports and follow up on appointments that need confirmation and on no-shows, as directed.
  • Work with nursing, provider, medical assistant, and extended care teams to ensure smooth patient flow and reduce cycle time.
  • Assist the clinical care team in closing gaps in care by notifying patients of services due.
  • Work with the Health Information Management department to scan medical documents accurately into the electronic medical record system.
  • Notify appropriate personnel about emergencies, messages, and patient arrivals.
  • Document and communicate patient concerns accurately to the site triad leadership team.
  • Participate in appropriate meetings and trainings, adhere to company policies and procedures, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Perform all duties ethically and consistently with the I Promise statement.

About the Company

Central Health

Public hospital district delivering equitable care

Central Health is the public hospital district serving Travis County residents, funded mainly by local taxpayers, with a mission to improve community health for low-income people. It operates as a separate political subdivision of Texas, created in 2004 to provide high-quality, equitable care. It uses a Healthcare Equity Plan to guide work in four areas: Access & Capacity, Care Coordination, Member Engagement, and System of Care. Its goal is to expand access, coordinate services, and reduce health inequities for the county’s low-income population.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
2004

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