Medical Receptionist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Registers patients and ensures that complete and accurate information is obtained.
• Accountable for the efficient operation of the front desk and reception function for a clinic department.
• Provides a variety of administrative and clerical support to facilitate the smooth operation of the clinic or department.
• Answer phone with multiple lines.
• Greet and direct patients and visitors to the clinic.
• Collect and record payments such as co-pays or balance.
• Ability to manage heavy call traffic quickly and accurately on multi-incoming and outgoing lines.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Check in and check out patients.
• Verify insurance information.
• Covers services for patients and providers.
• Manages office supplies as needed.
• Maintains visitor access and issues passes when required.
• Receive/transfer patient records and record filing system.
• Verify patient demographic information and accurately enter the same into computer system.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of medical background.
• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
• Previous experience as a medical receptionist (Preferred).
• Knowledge of medical terminology (1 year preferred).
• Some experience with Outlook, and Microsoft office.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English preferred).

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Occasional travel for clinic activities may be required.