Overview
2024 Summer Programs: Secretary/Administrative Assistant Jobs in Somerville, MA at Somerville Public Schools
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: 722 Front Desk
Department:
GENERAL FUNCTION:
This position is accountable for the registration of patients at the hospital, including those for outpatient testing, surgeries, emergency room, and admissions. This position requires getting financial forms signed, securing deposits, verifying insurance, and assigning patient rooms. This position requires constant contact with patients and the public either by phone or in person.
JOB DUTIES:
Register patients accurately and timely.
Verify insurance.
Collect deposits.
Make financial arrangements.
Assign patient rooms.
Pre-register patients over the phone, verifying insurance and pre-certification requirements.
Complete financial applications for inpatients with no insurance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions.
Basic computer skills
CONTACTS:
Within organization—all departments
Outside organization—insurance companies, physician’s offices, nursing homes, patient employers, vocational rehabilitation, and welfare department.
DECISION MAKING:
Decision taken to supervisor for approval:
ETO Time
Clarification of changes of a procedure
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Computer
Printers
Copiers
Paper/Forms
Money received from patients
Location: South Central Health System · LAUREL FAMILY CLINIC
Schedule: Full Time, Days, M-F; 8-5
Title: 2024 Summer Programs: Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Company: Somerville Public Schools
Location: Somerville, MA
