Front Office Associate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (55%) Registration Greet and checks-in patients scheduled for imaging services; processes payments and copays as needed Answer phones and handles calls in an efficient and friendly manner Field phone calls appropriately for Center Team Members Act as liaison between imaging technologists and the patients waiting for exams, and relays messages regarding scanner status and other Clinic information Maintain organization of the front office lobby area by straightening magazines, organizing coffee supplies and assisting with general office cleanup Order office supplies as needed Maintain supply of patient information sheets Push patient imaging via electronic interfaces Complete patient appointment confirmation calls and provide preparation instructions to patients Fax/scan reports, billing information, and medical release forms as requested(20%) Scheduling Arrange transportation, interpreters, and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate Enter and submit patient exam orders Verify patient exam orders match exam schedules Schedule referrals and ensures proper authorizations are obtained Schedule walk-in patients Process requests for image orders and CDs from both the referring physicians and patients Maintain an up-to-date and accurate database of all current and potential referring physicians(20%) Insurance Verify patient's insurance coverage Pre-certify all patient exams with the patient's insurance company Obtain insurance authorizations Apply knowledge of insurance carriers (example Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain pre-authorization, if needed, prior to patient appointments Facilitate Release of Information (ROI) requests for patients, referring offices, other medical facilities, attorneys & insurance companies following Company guidelines(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned