Front Desk Specialist | University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Job at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

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  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
  • Ann Arbor, MI

Job Description

Provide clinic operational support to a complex multiple physicians? practice in an adult and pediatric, ambulatory care setting to the West Shore Urology. Participate in a rotation of all jobs including check-in, check-out, cash collection, and cash reconciliation. Jobs include direct public contact, detailed complex patient scheduling via the Cadence/EPIC scheduling system, and coordination and scheduling of outside referrals and diagnostic testing. The position includes the responsibility of verifying accurate insurance, guarantor, primary care and referring physician information. Individual is responsible for verification and updating accurate patient demographic information. All verification and updating duties must be performed real time, during the patient visit either directly by the Patient Services Assist or via assistance from the Registration Department. Individual must maintain an excellent rapport in person or via the telephone with patients, faculty, and staff within a team setting.

  • Schedule new and return patient visits determining appropriate clinic provider based on specified standards.
  • Schedule clinic visits, diagnostic services and ambulatory procedures for patients.
  • Verify insurance and guarantor information; if a change is warranted, stop the check-in process and route patient to Registration.
  • Verify and update patient demographic, primary care, and referring provider information real time, as part of the check-in process.
  • Contact and reschedule patients? appointments due to provider unavailability.
  • Inform patients of necessary preparations prior to visit or test in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Collect cash and credit card payments from patients using established guidelines to determine patient pay portion and provide receipt of payment.
  • Recognize when it is appropriate to refer patients to Patient Financial Counseling to set up payment plans or to follow up on questions regarding billing statements.
  • Reconcile clinic cash collections daily according to specified clinic standards.
  • Image designated documents into the MiChart system such as procedure consents.
  • Verify that entry process of imaging was successful.
  • Participate fully in the Lean in Daily Work (LIDW) model of continuous quality improvement. Active participation in LIDW includes identification of problems and submission of ideas for improvement to address problems, participation in daily huddles, and the use of structured problem solving, in a team setting, to address more complex problems.
  • Responsible for ordering percutaneous nephrostomy tube changes with SWAT nurses 
  • Other Duties as assigned. 

Supervision Received

Administrative management received from the Administrative Manager

Supervision Exercised

None

  • High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education.
  • Knowledge of PCs and desktop software with accurate typing speed of 40 wpm.
  • Basic experience with e-mail systems.
  • Demonstrates friendly and warm face to face demeanor with a clear, well-modulated speaking voice, ability to provide direct eye contact, and demonstrate kindness and respect to our patient population, faculty, and staff.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
  • Ability to manage stress effectively.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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