Medical Receptionist
We are looking for a Front Desk Receptionist for a fast-paced, busy practice. This position does not involve working on weekends or holidays.
Salary: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Summary:
Provides administrative functions including, but not limited to answering phones, general administrative duties, maintaining a clean facility environment, and maintaining supplies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Checks patients in and out.
- Registers patients, collecting co-pays and deposits at the front desk
- Prepares all necessary documents for patients to complete including new patient paperwork, insurance cards, notice of privacy practices.
- Creates new patient charts and pulls existing charts as needed.
- Maintains the confidentiality, security, and physician safety of patient’s medical records.
- Maintains a pre-determined, organized medical record format.
- Interacts with physician/office personnel in a friendly manner.
- Answers the phone in a friendly manner and directs all calls appropriately.
- Receives and directs phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
- Obtains and records patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Prepares examination rooms.
- Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least one year of experience in an administrative role.
- Previous employment in a healthcare facility experience preferred
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Extensive knowledge of office management procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Clinic
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Medical specialties:
- Pain Medicine
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.