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Optum

Medical Receptionist

Hamden, CT, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
voluntary benefits

Job Description

ProHealth Physicians is a prominent healthcare organization that is part of the larger Optum family of businesses, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional community-based medical care. As a respected medical group, ProHealth Physicians stands out for its dedication to fostering teamwork, providing extensive medical resources, and emphasizing outstanding service to patients. This organization plays a crucial role in sustaining the health and well-being of the communities it serves, making it an ideal workplace for healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact. Employees at ProHealth Physicians benefit from a collaborative environment where they can grow professionally while... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or higher
  • 2+ years of customer service experience
  • Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or higher
  • 2+ years of customer service experience
  • Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license
  • 1+ years of medical or healthcare receptionist experience preferred
  • Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC) preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred

Job Duties

  • Schedule and triage appointment requests for urgency according to approved protocols consistent with ProHealth's Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines
  • Consult a medical assistant or licensed clinician for clinical decision making whenever necessary
  • Answer incoming and make outgoing calls regarding appointment requests, follow up, etc
  • Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians
  • Greet patients and conduct check-in process
  • Monitor daily reminder call logs to reschedule appointments as needed
  • Scan and index documents into the EHR
  • ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visits
  • Close payment batches at the end of each shift and assemble and balance batches according to ProHealth cash control procedures
  • Maintain knowledge of current OSHA and ProHealth policies
  • Assist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
  • Ensure regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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