Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the office manager, physicians, billing, clinical staff and most importantly, the patient.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Responsible for greeting all patients in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
• Provides friendly and efficient telephone services.
• Registers patients in EMR system, verifies demographics and updates accordingly.
• Collections co-payments, prepares patient receipts, and posts payments accurately via EMR.
• Collects external/internal mail daily basis and distributes appropriately.
• Keeps reception area and waiting rooms clean and presentable.
• Able to identify all accepted insurance plans and cards.
• Checks insurance eligibility: obtains patient insurances referrals as needed.
• Performs daily chart preparation ensuring that required documentation is prepared in advance to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Schedules appointments either via phone or in person.
• Respects and maintains patient privacy and dignity. Always adheres to HIPAA law.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one year of experience in a receptionist position in a fast-paced environment
• Medical office experience in a multi-provider office preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Computer proficient with good typing skills
• Prior experience with the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented
• Strong communication skills and pleasant phone manner

Benefits

• No Nights, weekends, or holidays!
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being
• Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility
• One week of Paid Sick Leave
• Annual Merit-Based increases
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Appreciation: Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events