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Company: Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center Compensation Range: $24.88 - $37.33 Work
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Performs as clerk/receptionist for the Physical Therapy Department. Facilitates communication within the Physical Therapy Department and also between patients, therapists, and other units in the hospital. Helps to coordinate and control the interaction with outside medical equipment suppliers, providers and insurers.
Job Requirements, Prerequisites and
Job Specifications:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience as a Clerk/Receptionist in a medical office or hospital setting preferred. License and
Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) Required within 30 days of hire Prerequisite
Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physicians Capable of organizing multiple tasks and using good time management and attention to details Demonstrated professional telephone skills Understanding of medical and physical therapy terminology, Medi-Cal, and Medicare forms preferred. Understanding of patient and staff scheduling preferred Basic computer knowledge with the ability to do data entry and retrieval Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills Ability to read, speak, write, understand, and follow English and written instruction.
Some Spanish preferred Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria): This position is not a patient care position, and as such, this section does not apply. Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance): Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records.
This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description. Duties And
Essential (Not Modifiable) Greet patients arriving for services in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Department Check for prior authorization for services (if needed) and notify appropriate staff member of patients’ arrival Answer all telephone calls coming to the Physical Therapy Department and relay messages, transfer caller or page staff as needed Schedule new and recurring patients for Physical Therapy. Inform them of procedures to obtain insurance authorization Check daily log and keep track of changing patient status, no shows and cancellations Clerical duties include: Creating charts with patient information Filing of medical records.
Monitor and maintain files Responsibility for all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including MediCal and Medicare forms Photocopying of necessary department procedures and forms Ordering supplies, forms, etc. for department Preparing purchase requisitions, requests for repair and maintenance Ordering equipment for patients, and for Physical Therapy staff Serving as liaison between patient, therapist and family as appropriate In patient clerical duties as assigned Obtain charts from files and medical records storage vendor Gather patient statistics for monthly reports Enter outpatient charges in the computer and check them against daily log sheet Assist with filing, copying, record keeping Work with the Business Office regarding insurance deficiencies Secondary (modifiable) Train and orient per diem and temporary clerical coverage Other duties as assigned Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org .
C. A. R.
E. S. Standards: MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.
A. R. E.
S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues. Health & Immunizations: To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended.
Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
The posted
complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.
Equal Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.