JOB TYPE: / Audiology Assistant
HOME COMPANY: / The Villages Health
HOME BUSINESS UNIT: / The Villages Health
REPORTS TO: / Clerical Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: / Non-Exempt
PRE-REQUISITE: / none
UPDATED/REVIEWED: / 12/31/2017
FILE CODE: / 850.0483
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
A nonexempt position responsible for coordinating, verifying, distributing, and managing all services provided by the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require (this includes but is not limited to emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

1.  Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly.

2.  Schedules patient appointments.

3.  Calls patients to verify appointments.

4.  Assists patients with credit applications.

5.  Assists in basic hearing aid cleaning and repair.

6.  Prepare contracts and demo (loaner) forms for hearing aids.

7.  Process/return hearing aids for repair or credit.

8.  Daily cash/invoice tracking and handling.

9.  Assists Controller in reconciling monthly cash and expenses associated with audiology program.

10.  Maintain inventory and track purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

11.  Performs insurance eligibility as necessary.

12.  Completes demographic intake in EMR as necessary.

13.  Document patient encounters and phone calls in EMR.

14.  Coordinates 3rd party visits with vendors regarding hearing aids and inspections.

15.  Greets patients and directs them appropriately.

16.  Other duties as assigned.

1.  SENTIAL DUTIEES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.

Certified as Audiology Assistant or obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Minimum one year clerical/billing experience in a health care organization.registered medical assistant

KNOWLEDGE

1.  Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures and overall understanding of medical office flow.

2.  Knowledge of coding and clinic operating policies.

SKILLS

1.  Proficient skills in computer programs.

2.  Skill in using a calculator.

3.  Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.

Abilities:

1.  Ability to communicate effectively and work with others

2.  Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients.

3.  Ability to understand and interpret policies and regulations.

4.  Ability to read and interpret medical charts.

5.  Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.

6.  Operate standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copies, printers, telephones, calculators, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity using a calculator.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Position is in a well-lighted office environment.

ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI)

This position requires LIMITED access to Protected Health Information (PHI), and will adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding PHI.

Employee and supervisor have reviewed the above job description and determined that it accurately reflects the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that he/she is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position [with] or [without] accommodation.

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