Medical Receptionist, Full-Time
American Family Care · Alcoa, TN · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
At American Family Care, 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. As our front desk receptionist, your precision with insurance verification directly impacts both patient experience AND our clinic's financial health.
Responsibilities
- Master Insurance Verification: Meticulously verify coverage BEFORE services are provided, prevent claim denials, and maximize 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
- Be the Face of AFC: Greet patients with the warmth and professionalism that makes AFC stand out in healthcare
- 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
- Experience with insurance verification and medical billing (non-negotiable!)
- Ability to explain complex insurance concepts to frustrated patients with empathy and clarity
- Obsessively detail-oriented – a single digit error in an insurance ID can cost thousands
- Prior experience as a Medical Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, or in any Customer Service role in a medical office setting
- Tech-savviness with medical billing software and EMR systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find billing solutions that work for both patients and the clinic
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude even when dealing with challenging financial conversations
Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred; X-Ray Tech, Medical Assistant or related certification is a plus
- Active BLS certification required or must be obtained within defined onboarding period
Skills
- Insurance verification and revenue recovery
- Patient financial counseling
- Medical billing software and EMR systems
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer service in a medical office setting
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 $XX.XX to $XX.XX 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), guaranteeing at least 36 hours per week.