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Practice Medical Receptionist Location Cambridge, MA (The Port area) : Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: M-F 9A-5:30P Category: Clerical and Administrative Support Department: Medical Specialties Clinic at CHA Cambridge Hospital Job Type: Full time Work Shift: Day Hours/Week: 40.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380 DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a community hospital that cares for a highly diverse population in the Boston metro-north region. As a member of our Medical Specialty team, you will help us care for patients in Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Neurology, and Pulmonary Medicine. This includes consults and procedures at our two acute care hospitals and ambulatory care at our three medical specialty clinics. Administrative responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Handling all calls appropriately and courteously. Registering patients and scheduling appointments via Epic. Verifying insurance eligibility using PASSPORT. Maintain and support both paper and electronic medical records. Collecting, processing, and reconciling co-pays to be deposited. Provide financial support by processing charges, reconciling daily receipts as well as identifying and correcting errors in billing. Assist the direct patient care providers with electronic and paper correspondence; sorting and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail for each provider. Participate on a planned care team. Attends departmental meetings. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED is required. Minimum of one year experience working in an outpatient medical setting preferred. Bi-lingual skills such as Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole preferred. Ability to work independently. Must possess excellent customer service skills and attention to detail. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

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