"Cullman Internal Medicine Is An Equal Opportunity Employer"
It is the policy of this practice to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Official Application
Please review our current job postings below. You may either apply by downloading the application below or emailing your resume to nklatt@cullmanim.com
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Legal Information
Cullman Internal Medicine will maintain your application for one year. Upon submitting your application we will make every effort to review it for proper consideration. Our Human Resources Department will respond to you if you meet the current needs of our practice.
Drug Testing
All employees agree to be subject to drug testing prior to official employment.
Openings
If an open position is not currently available, we will maintain your application and consider it for future openings. If you meet the qualifications of the position and are selected for an interview, Human Resources or the Hiring Manager will phone or e-mail you. Thank you for your interest in our practice.
Full-time CMA or LPN
We are seeking a full-time CMA or LPN, primary care office experience preferred. Candidates should have the following:
- Current Alabama nursing License/M.A. certification
- Minimum two years clinical experience
- Up to date knowledge of ICD-10 codes
- Knowledge of insurance/clinical requirements for prior authorizations
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience with Systemedx EHR a plus
Receptionist
Main focus is to ensure our patients have a good experience within our practice. Do whatever possible to accomplish this task. As receptionist, you will welcome patients and visitor by greeting them in person or on the phone. Be pleasant.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for the registration of patients; verify that all demographic information is correct. Verify that a copy of insurance card is on file. Obtain copy of driver’s license or picture ID.
- Enter or correct all demographic information and insurance information into computer.
- New patients to practice must complete new patient forms, and a privacy compliance form. Patient must provide office with insurance cards and patient ID. The Receptionist is responsible for keeping these forms. Responsible for setting up new patient accounts in computer. Verify insurance if possible and update information for billing.
- Patients may question their balance due. Refer patient to Patient Advocate or billing department.
- Responsible for cash drawer balance. This may be checked at any time. Settle credit card machine daily. Make copies of checks.
- Responsible for keeping adequate supply of new patient forms, appropriate questionnaires, sign in sheets copied and stapled.
- Responsible for making new referral appointment to other physicians.
- Responsible for obtaining and reviewing records from referring physicians, for new patients to our practice. Call patients to set up new patient appointments, schedule specialty specific test, Inform new patients to bring previous films or CD’s of prior diagnostic testing.
- Answer phones: always be polite and professional.
- Responsible for ordering all office supplies.
- Responsible for maintaining all office equipment in working order by contacting repairmen.
- Responsible for patients signing out prescriptions and samples from office.
- Responsible for canceling appointments and calling patients to fill gaps in schedule when time permits.
- Responsible for calling all patients if office has an unscheduled closing. Also must reschedule all patients.
- Assist drug reps. and other visitors to office.
- Take and send messages to appropriate providers or office staff.
- Taking patient payments that call office to pay by credit card.
- Conduct self in accordance with Cullman Internal Medicine employee manual.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality, adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
- Adheres to all Compliance guidelines/regulations, OSHA, Rural Health requirements.
- Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings.
- Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.
- Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisor as deemed appropriate.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions/ and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide/ability to use a calculator.
- Some knowledge of medical billing/collection practices.
- Knowledge of computer programs/typing skills.
- Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system/ answering telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
- Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity needed for using a calculator and computer keyboard. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term Disability insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Clinical Coordinator
It is the responsibility of the Clinical Coordinator to maintain the monthly nurse schedule. Must also check the call-in line each morning for call-ins and arrange coverage as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate schedule to ensure coverage during employee absences
- Ordering medical supplies, stocking inventory
- Maintain OSHA files and coordinate or perform yearly staff training
- Responsible for HIPAA training and CPR training
- Hand out daily schedules
- Must learn how to cover absences for various departments within Cullman Internal Medicine, including the following (See Job Descriptions for each):
- Nursing
- Receptionist
- Nursing Assistant
- Call Center
- Special Procedures
- Scheduler
- Clinical Coordinator takes call from sick employees and coordinates coverage
- Employee requests for sick, vacation and leave without pay should be first directed to the Clinical Coordinator to arrange coverage for absence, then to Human Resources for final approval, contingent on employee banked time available
- Maintains crash cart for proper operation and inventory, which includes monthly monitoring of expiration dates and replacing outdated drugs and supplies as needed
- Maintain oxygen tanks and equipment
- Assist with clinic staffing and interviews
- Conduct self in accordance with Cullman Internal Medicine employee manual
- Maintains strictest confidentiality, adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
- Adheres to all Compliance guidelines/regulations, OSHA requirements
- Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions/ and communicate effectively with others
- Knowledge of computer programs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
- Clinical Coordinator is expected to share concerns or issues with Office Administrator and/or Human Resources and not broadcast negativity among other employees
- Must be a versatile worker with a good attitude
- Must be willing to accept changes in policies and procedures and adapt as needed
- Must be well organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
- Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
- Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting, standing and walking associated with a normal office environment, and manual dexterity needed for using a computer keyboard. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term Disability insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Billing Specialist
Responsible for collecting, posting, and managing account (patient and insurance) payments. Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. Also responsible for posting charges, verifying insurance eligibility, and other data entry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.
- Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies.
- Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints.
- Performs various collection actions including correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
- Processes payments from insurance companies and posting of patient payments.
- Locate and monitor overdue accounts using computer system.
- Contact insurance companies to check status of claims payments and write appeal letters for denial on claims.
- Submit claims to appropriate insurance companies promptly.
- Conduct self in accordance with Cullman Internal Medicine employee manual.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality, adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
- Adheres to all Compliance guidelines/regulations, OSHA, Rural Health requirements.
- Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings.
- Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.
- Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisor as deemed appropriate.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices.
- Knowledge of computer programs.
- Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices.
- Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system/ answering telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions/ and communicate effectively with others.
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- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
- Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity needed for using a calculator and computer keyboard. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
