General Surgery Medical Receptionist

About the role

In collaboration with the health care team, the incumbent performs secretarial duties as assigned while functioning as the focal communication source in the office.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior medical office receptionist experience

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner to ensure the patient feels welcome.
• Obtains appropriate consent for release of medical records and documents in patient record, log or files/indexes.
• Takes referrals from physicians and physicians’ offices.
• Schedules appointments based on diagnosis and other pertinent data.
• Prepares patient charts.
• Appropriate knowledge of scanning and indexing.
• Responsible for maintaining the necessary supplies for the functioning of the office.
• Accurately enters patient demographic information into computer, files and records patient information accurately and timely.
• Transcription and other records received are placed into patient charts and/or sent to primary care physician or referring physician in a timely manner.
• Familiar with close of day policy and procedures.
• Assists in other areas of department and corporation as needed, completing other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time.

Working Environment

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues to maintain a clean safe and functional work environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Efficient in the operation of office equipment including computers, fax, copiers, and telecommunications systems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to answer, prioritize and triage telephone calls calmly and professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly motivated, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work based on operational needs of the department.
• Ability to relay information, and deal tactfully and harmoniously with others.
• Basic computer skills required.