Medical Office Front Desk and Intake Coordinator - San Diego, United States - AKANE Institute

Description

Job Description:

AKANE Institute an Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine / Behavioral Medicine practice with offices in San Diego, Santee and La Jolla.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Medical Assistant/ Front Desk/ Intake & Authorization Coordinator. We are a growing practice looking for a dependable & efficient employee to grow with us.


Responsibilities and Duties
Manage and triage phone calls

Scheduling of new and existing patients

Meet and greet clients and visitors

Responsible for collection & scanning of proper ID, insurance cards, co-pays

Input of demographics into EMR at time of check in

Create and modify documents using Microsoft Word & Excel

Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing

Check eligibility & benefits for upcoming appointments

Ensure all faxes are distributed & new referrals are called by the end of day

Send Referral Letters by fax to our referring doctors

Travel to the other office may be required periodically

Performs other duties as assigned

Follows all office policies and procedures either written or verbal

Understands and supports the office's HIPAA privacy practices and maintains confidentiality


Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a medical office as Front desk/ Receptionist
• EMR experience necessary
• Previous experience with obtaining insurance eligibility and authorizations
• Knowledge of insurance carriers & plans, IPA'S, PPO & HMO medical groups a must
• Bilingual a plus but not necessary
• MA certification/course certification desired but not required

Pay:
$ $25.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Allergy & Immunology
• Psychiatry
• Sleep Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Front desk Doctor's office: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person