Public Health Office Assistant

Columbia, TN, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 20 hours ago
Contract W2
10 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
$13 - $15/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Public Health
  • registration
  • patient

Summary

Title: Public Health Office Assistant
Location: Fayetteville, TN & Columbia, TN - Onsite ( Work hours : 7.5hrs Daily)
Duration: 10 Months 
Description:
The Public Health Office Assistant performs clerical tasks in the health department clinic(s). These tasks include patient registration, scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, patient reminder and follow-up calls, referral coordination and other duties as assigned.  Applicants should be customer focused, self-motivated, team oriented, and willing to travel as needed, throughout the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Schedule and manage patient appointments
  • Inform patients of any visit requirements
  • Collect and update client demographic information for registration purposes
  • Review documentation to determine eligibility for federal and state programs
  • Input data into the health department management information systems
  • Interact with multiple computer software systems to input/receive information
  • Process the cash drawer and balance to ensure fiscal responsibility
  • Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities for participation in programs
  • Obtain prior authorization per guidance, before releasing medical information
  • Assist in obtaining prior authorization from insurers through the gathering and submission of documentation before services are rendered, as applicable
  • Compile appropriate forms for services requested to ensure efficient clinic flow
  • Scanning and Indexing records into the electronic dental record
  • Maintain a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent and experience equivalent to two years of full-time customer service delivery and/or clerical/office work. This position requires a current driver’s license and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background check
 

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  • Dice Id: 10230037
  • Position Id: MST_65982_65984
  • Posted 20 hours ago
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