Medical Receptionist
American Family Care · Huntsville, AL · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$18–$22/hrFull-time
About the role
Help Us Keep Life Uninterrupted! At American Family Care, we're not just treating patients – we're revolutionizing how people access healthcare. As the nation's leading urgent care provider with over 200 clinics across 26 states, we're looking for a detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to be the face of our clinic and the first step in our patient-first approach.
Responsibilities
- Meticulously verify coverage BEFORE services are provided, preventing claim denials, and maximizing revenue capture
- Excel at Financial Counseling: confidently explain costs, billing processes, and insurance complexities to patients in a way they understand
- Solve Billing Problems: proactively identify and resolve insurance discrepancies and billing issues before they impact revenue
- Drive Patient Satisfaction: deliver exceptional service even during difficult financial conversations - keeping patients happy while handling payment matters
- Own the Front Desk Flow: process payments, schedule appointments, and manage patient check-ins with lightning efficiency
- Protect Patient Information: maintain organized records while strictly following HIPAA regulations
Requirements
- High school diploma required; X-Ray Tech, Medical Assistant or related certification is a plus
- Active BLS certification required or must be obtained within defined onboarding period
Qualifications
- Experience with insurance verification and medical billing (non-negotiable)
- Obsessively detail-oriented – a single digit error in an insurance ID can cost thousands
- Excellent problem-solving skills and can find billing solutions that work for both patients and the clinic
- Positive attitude even when dealing with challenging financial conversations
Skills
- Insurance Verification
- Financial Counseling
- Billing Problem Solving
- Patient Satisfaction
- Front Desk Flow Management
- Protecting Patient Information
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (available after 30 days)
- Mental Health & Prescription Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Short & Long-Term Disability + Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off starting at 152 hours/year
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling sessions)
- Uniform Allowance + Verizon Discount + More
Pay
The anticipated pay range for this position is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.
Schedule
Full-time with flexible shifts (some evenings/weekends)