Job Details

Description

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health and the Medical Group your choice.

Performs a wide variety of cross-coverage duties to provide clerical and/or clinical support to physician practices including but not limited to patient reception, flow and care. Maintains patient electronic records and insures adequate office and medical supplies for assigned areas. Explains policy and procedure and routes patient information. Answers phone calls and assesses as necessary. Works closely with Centralized Appointment Scheduling to assure patient levels are maximized. Provides clinical support as assigned under the direction of the Medical providers. Must be willing to float to other offices as needed by the business. This Primary Care provider works Monday and Tuesday in our Bristol office and Wednesday and Thursday in our Southington office. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.

Assists With Patient Care and Maintains Clinical Areas

• Delivers on-site care for patients under Medical Provider direction
• Assists in the delivery of patient care such as suturing, wound care. Debridement, etc.
• Assures callbacks to patients under medical direction are in accordance with protocol
• Responsible for restocking exam rooms as necessary with instruments and medical supplies
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms per protocol; sterilizes instruments as necessary
• Monitors and arranges for proper disposal of lab and medical waste/supplies
• Performs quality controls and maintains records for lab equipment/refrigerators

Collects Patient Data and Materials When Working in Clinical Capacity

• Obtains health history and base line patient data from patients
• Performs routine physical assessment functions such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, visual test, EKG
• Collects urine samples in accordance with established protocols
• Uses discretion in disseminating patient information to outside sources
• Reviews patient record for completeness prior to visit
• Provides entries to patient records as necessary in preparation for provider review
• Monitors the return of lab/test results. Assures all results requested are complete and available for provider review

Ensures Specialist Authorization and Certifications Are Completed For All Visits

• Accurately documents all authorization data in system
• Identifies “carved out” insurance benefits on a case by case basis and documents accordingly
• Effectively provides patient information to insurance companies to secure medical necessity for treatment plan documented by the provider
• Is competent in scheduling diagnostic tests and procedures/surgeries required by specific practices/specialties as designated by manager

Performs Administrative Support Duties:

• Performs various reception duties: answers phones, processes patients and accurately reviews/enters demographic/insurance information into system
• Able to skillfully operate various office equipment including fax machine, copier, credit card scanners and other equipment
• Assists Office Manager with projects and requests
• Compliant with company/financial policy and procedure
• Maintains reception area and work space in a neat, clean order
• Must be willing to float to other units, department or office locations as needed by the business.
  

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

High School Graduate. Experienced Medical Assistant preferred, Bilingual English / Spanish preferred but not necessary

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

None

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Special Requirements:

Superior customer service, telephone, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology, ICD9 and CPT4 coding, Medical Insurance and Managed Care Plans, as well as typing and data entry skills. PC literacy preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Extended sitting with occasional bending, reaching, stooping, and walking. Prolonged eye and hand use while operating computers. Occasional lifting, up to twenty pounds. Vision and hearing corrected to normal.

Work Environment:

Regular exposure to patient elements. High volume of telephone and personal contact with customers. Extensive use of computer and other office equipment.

Cognitive Requirements:

Excellent clerical skills, good written and oral communication skills, literate in English, second language preferred. Good organizational skills with ability to follow verbal and written directions with multiple steps. Ability to function independently under general supervision. Ability to prioritize. Good basic math skills. Knowledge of insurance requirements and pre-certification processing.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.