Surgeon - Orthopedic examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. Performs surgical procedures to immobilize fractures by using corrective devices such as braces, pins, casts, and splints. Being a Surgeon - Orthopedic reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Orthopedic may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to a medical director. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Orthopedic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: Perform front desk responsibilities related to the check-in, check-out and scheduling of patients effectively to help ensure efficient operations and patient flow. Prepare office for next day’s patients.
Essential Job Functions (other duties may be assigned):
Perform on-going customer service/patient care:
Answer multi-line telephone professionally and with a “smile” ready to serve them. Document conversations as needed. Make patients feel comfortable, at ease and welcome to the Practice by engaging patient and/or parent in conversation. Be professional and courteous at all times to patients, visitors and/or co-workers, treating them with dignity and respect at all times. Complete daily checklist on time and accurately. Schedule patients over the telephone and in-person. Check in patients upon arrival. Understand schedule template and procedure codes, and be able to direct patient to correct point of contact upon arrival. Help doctors and technicians stay on schedule by placing appointment correctly, understanding impact of appointments scheduled and notify doctors when patient is running late.Check out patients upon appointment completion. Schedule for future appointments and inquire about any overdue charges. Answer any questions patients have. Assist with achievement of new patient goals by discussing positive qualities of the Practice during check-out. Demonstrate care, enthusiasm and empathy. Understand practice goals and new patient process. Maintain clean, neat work area. Maintain confidentiality of Patient PHI and any other related information according to Practice privacy practices and HIPAA. Maintain good attendance, arrive on time ready and prepared to perform job functions daily.
Minimum Qualifications:High School diploma or G.E.D. 1-2 years’ administrative and customer service experience. Occasional weekend or evening hours required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Understanding
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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