Medical Receptionist II
Optum · Dedham, MA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$18–$32/hrFull-time
About the role
Positions in this function perform advanced Medical Receptionist duties with a high level of autonomy and competency. Serves as a key member of the medical team, delivering excellent customer service and supporting strong patient-clinician relationships.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a role model and mentor for support staff; assist with onboarding and training
- Manage complex scheduling tasks, including appointment booking and patient outreach
- Accurate data collection and reporting, handle follow-up activities and referral tracking
- Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving escalated issues and supporting patient satisfaction
- Oversee waiting room operations, verify patient information, and assist with check-in/check-out processes
- Complete and process forms, prior authorizations, prescription renewals, and other documentation
- Collaborate with supervisors on coverage and workflow; lead huddles as needed
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and special projects
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1+ years of customer service or healthcare experience
- Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Medical Office Administration Program
- Proven solid technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, scheduling software and electronic medical records systems (Epic or equivalent)
- Proven solid problem solving and complex patient management skills
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Full and comprehensive benefit program
- Performance rewards
- Management team who demonstrates commitment to your success
- Benefits include:
- Paid time off
- Medical plan options
- Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-term disability and Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
Pay
The hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
UnitedHealth Group
Put It All Together - Competitive Base Pay, a Full and Comprehensive Benefit Program, Performance Rewards, and a Management Team Who Demonstrates Their Commitment to Your Success. Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)