Front Office Specialist- Portland, ME

Concentra is the nation's largest provider of occupational medicine in the United States, operating in every state as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. Our goal is to provide quality service, resulting in superior outcomes for our patients and customers.

We are uniquely qualified to work in every stage of occupational healthcare from
pre-injury services to managing a difficult case through to successful resolution. We hire people who are the best in their field--people who share our passion! Initiative is encouraged and creativity is rewarded; therefore, our employees love what they do and it shows in the quality of service we deliver.

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB SUMMARY:
Relying on instructions and pre-established guidelines and working under direct or indirect supervision, performs any combination of daily clerical in accordance with Concentra policies and procedures and applicable regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
'Work in active file room to file all dictations and paperwork recieved from other medical offices.
'Pulls back up paperwork from requests from central business office.
'Answers automated attendant operator phone and directs incoming calls to appropriate staff member.
'Greets patients and visitors and directs them accordingly.
'Obtains authorization as needed to process patients for services needed.
'Admits patients into OccuSource or manually in accordance with client company protocols.
'Explains all required paperwork and forms to patients and ensures proper completion of all paperwork.
'Answers incoming telephone lines in accordance with company procedures and directs the caller accordingly.
'Checks out patients either via Occusource or manually according to procedure and distributes records according to the Employer's protocols.
'Files paperwork, medical records and correspondence according to defined company procedure.
'Dissemination of all paperwork to outside parties including non injury paperwork, custody and control forms.
'Maintains inventory of office supplies and printed forms.
'Assists in processing patient referrals as required.
'Follows HIPAA guidelines and safety rules as outlined in training received.
'Attends center staff meetings.
'Participates in ongoing training.
'Performs other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
'High school graduate or equivalent.

JOB RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
'One year experience in a medical office environment.

JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
'Demonstrated Intermediate knowledge of PCs, word processing and data entry.
'Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
'Extremely fast paced, deadline-oriented office environment that requires a high level of multi-tasking.