Patient Registration Clerk Float

Bakersfield Family Medical Group

Bakersfield, CAOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$25 to $29
an hour
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Nov 5
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Bakersfield Family Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care · 201 to 500 employees

Bakersfield Family Medical Group sets a standard for excellence in health care provided to our patients in settings that promote wellness and preventive medicine. Throughout the history of our medical organization, we have invested our resources in the development of programs and services responsive to the health care needs of our members, while adapting to the increasingly diverse needs of tomorrow’s health care agenda.

BFMG has employed primary care providers and some specialists with offices located throughout Kern County. Heritage Physician Network is a physician group with locations throughout Kern County who comprise an Independent Physicians Association (IPA). These IPA physicians are affiliated with BFMG, although they maintain their own offices. Members who select BFMG physicians will see their doctors in their conveniently located private offices. All members of BFMG can access the full range of services, programs, and specialists offered by BFMG.

Heritage Provider Network (HPN), BFMG’s parent organization, is a limited Knox-Keene licensed organization in California that provides affordable quality care to its members. Through innovative programs and services designed specifically for the managed care environment, HPN and its medical groups have been successful in delivering the goals it set out to achieve while establishing long-standing, favorable provider relationships.

The HPN’s preventive health care services are widely acknowledged to be among the broadest and most advanced in the industry. Preventive health care services include employer-based health education programs, vaccinations and fitness programs. HPN has implemented rigorous programs to review utilization, quality assurance compliance, medical risk management and patient issues and concerns.

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What you'll do

  • The Patient Registration Clerk is responsible for registering patients, scheduling appointments, and managing business office functions such as insurance verification and payment collection.
  • They must maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers while adhering to company policies and procedures.

What you need

  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
  • A valid California driver's license with a clean driving record is required to support the float nature of the position.
  • Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

Patient RegistrationInsurance VerificationAppointment SchedulingCustomer ServiceCash HandlingData EntryNextGenPhreesiaMedical RecordsTelephone EtiquetteOffice AdministrationConfidentiality

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Under the direction of the Clinic Supervisor, this position is responsible for registering patients, scheduling appointments, answering and directing telephone calls, and handling business office functions including verification of insurance, collection of payments and cash deposits. They must maintain adherence to policies, procedures and regulations of the Company and participate in an interdisciplinary and inter-facility approach to achieving the mission, philosophy, and goals of the Company. The Patient Registration Clerk will interact with other departments, clinic personnel, and outside providers in a professional and friendly manner, to create and maintain a positive relationship with our internal and external customers. * Greets and receives patients and visitors coming to the office with a friendly greeting. * Verifies insurance eligibility at the beginning of the month or one week prior to appointment unless the patient has Medi-Cal or is only registering for laboratory services. * Verifies patient’s PCP and follow process if patient requests change. * Work with patient to resolve insurance issues prior to visit. * Ensures that eligibility is verified for all patients before they receive treatment with any provider. * Prepares all needed paperwork for physical examinations, work evaluations, return-to-work evaluations and injuries and other visits. * Checks in patients for their appointments in NextGen. * Pick-up of mail daily. *  Answers telephone calls to the reception station. * Orders supplies for the reception station and obtains necessary approvals (or identifies need for re-ordering). * Prepares new patient charts. * Enters all pertinent patient demographics, insurance carrier information and processes all forms daily. * Batch ledgers daily. * Ensures members are enrolled in the Patient Portal. * Collects fees when applicable. (Copays and POA’s) * Complete annual and monthly trainings. * Assists patients with Phreesia. * Check eligibility and forms requirements in Phreesia. * Be responsible for collecting payments and daily cash. * Enters all pertinent patient, company and insurance carrier information. * Prepare new patient charts. * Daily deposits. * Schedules patient appointments. * Willing to work at any location or department depending on staffing needs. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * High School graduate or equivalent required. *  Ability to deal responsibly with matters of a confidential nature. *  Ability to prioritize work. *  Valid CA Driver’s license and current vehicle insurance with clean driving record. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be reasonably between $24.73 and $29.09. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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