Front Desk Receptionist

Front Office Receptionist

A busy and friendly dermatology practice is seeking an enthusiastic Front office medical receptionist.

Essential Job Duties

• Assisting patients in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Checking in and out patients.
• Data Entry.
• Verifying and updating patient information including demographics and insurance.
• Verifying Referrals and Authorizations for services.
• Taking calls in a multi-line phone system.
• Processing and logging payments for copays and cosmetic procedures/product.
• Scheduling appointments and procedures. Managing high volume schedules for numerous providers.
• Scanning and attaching a high volume of documents.
• Managing medical records.
• Processing faxes and referrals.
• Variety of administrative tasks as required.

Requirements/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be proficient with verbal and written communication.
• Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Excellent Multi-tasking skills and flexibility.
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), HIPAA, insurance and referrals preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills. (Microsoft Word, Excel, 80 wpm).
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills: High School Diploma or GED. Must be proficient with verbal and written communication. Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment. Excellent Multi-tasking skills and flexibility. Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), HIPAA, insurance and referrals preferred. Basic Computer Skills. (Microsoft Word, Excel, 80 wpm). Spanish speaking preferred.

Competency

• EMR knowledge.
• Data entry.
• Know how to operate computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Proficient with written, communication and basic math skills.
• Compliant with HIPAA and OSHAS.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some scanning is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 40 hours position. Days and hours of work are between Monday through Friday, 7:15 am – 5:30 PM; Saturday 7:45 am – 12:30 PM. Travel To other office location as required.

Benefits

Full time employees are offered Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, paid holiday, vacation and sick leave.