Medical Receptionist

This position works directly with a franchised business location. Specific job duties and benefits may vary between franchises.

About the role

To accurately check patients in and out by verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining patient records and accounts. Maintain patient flow and provide positive patient relations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the clinic for opening each day by reviewing the facility, opening all systems applications, and preparing new patient registration packets and required documents.
• Greet patients, provide patients with initial paperwork, and obtain copies of insurance and identification cards.
• Register patients, update patient records, verify insurance accurately and timely, and check patients out.
• Determine, collect, and process patient payments and address collection and billing issues.
• Respond promptly to customer needs, provide excellent customer service, assist patients with follow-up appointments, and fulfill medical documentation requests.
• Balance daily patient charges (cash, check, credit cards) against system reports.
• Complete closing procedures by preparing closing documentation and submitting required reports.
• Complete cash control procedures and secure financial assets.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous medical clerical experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge, e.g., Microsoft Office.
• Accuracy and detail orientation.
• Positive customer service skills.
• Well-groomed appearance.
• Clear and articulate phone mannerisms.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling

Pay

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

About the company

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S., providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine.