Medical Receptionist - Float
About the role
Clinch Valley Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Receptionist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Join our Medical Group Services Department, where you'll support dynamic healthcare operations through meaningful assignments that impact patient care. Enjoy a flexible schedule, strong work-life balance, and a collaborative team culture that values your well-being as much as your contributions. We foster a supportive environment where innovation and teamwork thrive every day.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
- Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
- Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
- Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.
- Schedule appointments per established policies and procedures.
- Answer all incoming calls and route them appropriately.
- Work closely with nurses and providers to assure smooth patient flow.
- Follow up on "no show" patients on daily basis.
- Expected to attend monthly staff meetings and required to complete any assigned courses related to position.
Requirements
- Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- One year of medical office experience preferred.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Pay
$15.27–$18.86 per hour
Schedule
Full Time Weekdays