Cashier Receptionist Jobs

The cashier/receptionist is a member of the health care department team who functions under the direction guidance and supervision of the department manager, assistant manager, or designee. The cashier/receptionist greets and checks in all patients reporting to the medical office in a professional and courteous manner. This position is responsible for accurate check-in, check-out where applicable, information capture and revenue collection per procedures. Responsible for having a general knowledge of the medical center in order to assist patients with questions and concerns. Requires extensive use of the computer.

• Collect co-pays and fees. Inform patients of available payment options.
• Providing facility directions
• Demonstrate knowledge of and application to Patient Administration Appointment Registration (PARRS).
• Create accounts as necessary, for example (but not limited to) workers compensation, confidential, etc.
• Working knowledge of Health Plan coverage types, for example (but not limited to) traditional, deductible, etc.
• Check out patients by following checkout policies and procedures and using the checkout systems or manual visit records when the systems are down, if applicable.
• Cash Handling, Reconciliation and Deposit
• Use correct procedures to document and report discrepancies
• Initiate and complete required forms for all appointments per policy.
• Capture and populate workers compensation data on the correct screens and select the correct coverage as necessary
• Follow appropriate patient registration/check-in policies and procedures
• Generate appropriate encounter forms per procedure electronically or manually if the system is down
• Other
• Reception, Check-ln, Check-out (where applicable)
• Working towards positive operational outcomes.
• Follow appropriate procedures when registering exception-type patients such as non-members, out-of-area health plan members, Medicare, Media-Cal, and industrial patients.
• Comply with all applicable cash handling policies and procedures (see reference list)
• Reconcile shift and deposit funds according to the Cash Handling Responsibility Agreement
• Order Health Plan cards as needed.
• Determine patients membership/benefits according to the benefit display
• The registration designee is responsible for the safekeeping of change funds, all revenue collected during the shift, all assigned revenue documents, and all keys assigned for cash control.
• Check in patients by following check-in policies and procedures and using the check-in systems or manual visit records when the systems are down.
• Explaining co-pays/applicable fees
• Obtain a patient medical record number when necessary
• Use notes function where applicable to document prepayments
• Obtain, secure, and ensure sufficient denominations to provide change.
• Manage electronic in-basket
• Assist patients by :
• Verify and/or update all demographic information, for example Personal Physician Selection, Language Preference.
• Referring to other departments and administrative services for further information, e.g., Member Services, Medical Secretaries, and Business Office.
• Tracking referrals to specialty care by utilizing the consultation/referral system as needed in those areas where this responsibility currently exists for the individual in this classification. Where this responsibility is not part of an existing position, it cannot be added without written agreement as part of the LMP.
• Greet and assist patients that present
• Communicate with clinical and business office staff as needed
• Direct patients to appropriate area after the check-in process is completed
• Access necessary information from the fee schedule to determine appropriate fees based on CPT-4 and/or service codes in order to collect appropriate revenue
• Handle cash according to the Cash Handling Responsibility Agreement
• Maintain the patient will-call area box if applicable
• Initiating and completing appropriate forms as needed, for example Release Of Information, Patient Financial Responsibility.

6 months work experience.

• High School Diploma/GED.

• N/A

• Professional phone etiquette
• Ability to multi-task, organize, manage time and prioritize workflow in a complex environment.
• Passing of a PC skills assessment
• Knowledge of computer and computer keyboard.
• Also refer to the detailed responsibilities outlined in the appropriate (United Healthcare Workers - West) Cash Handling Responsibility Agreement.
• Communicate with health care providers, staff, patients and visitors.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Basic knowledge and use of computer and computer keyboard

PrimaryLocation : California,Richmond,Richmond Medical Offices 2
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri*Expected length of employment up to 3 months
WorkingHoursStart : 09:01 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:01 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Temporary
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A04|OPEIU|Local 29
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Administrative & Support Services
Department : Richmond Hospital - Optical Dispensing-Glasses - 0206
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.