Medical Receptionist

About the role

Our innovative and rapidly expanding company is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Clinic Receptionist. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please review the following list of responsibilities and qualifications.

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.
• Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers.
• Manages office supplies as needed.
• Monitors 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)

Skills

• Must be detail-oriented, possess the ability to multi-task/problem solve, and be open to cross-functional training.
• Exercise proper phone etiquette and navigate computer software systems proficiently.
• Be team-oriented and work well with patients, colleagues, physicians, and other personnel in a professional and courteous manner.
• Have exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks quickly.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD coding preferred.

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.