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Medical Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $28.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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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, a vital part of the Optum family of businesses, is a leading community-based medical group dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to its patients. Located in Meridan, CT, ProHealth Physicians is renowned for its commitment to sustaining the health and well-being of the community through high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources, and a patient-centered approach. The organization’s core values revolve around Caring, Connecting, and Growing together, aiming to foster a collaborative environment for both its employees and patients. As a part of UnitedHealth Group, ProHealth Physicians commits not only to superior healthcare delivery but also to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year of receptionist experience
  • Intermediate level of computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year of receptionist experience
  • Intermediate level of computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Experience as a receptionist in a healthcare setting preferred
  • Experience working with an electronic health record preferred
  • Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license

Job Duties

  • Greet patients and conduct check-in process
  • Collect or verify demographic information including key demographic fields
  • Load or update insurance information as needed
  • Verify eligibility and flag appointment accordingly
  • Scan insurance cards
  • Collect co-payments and outstanding balances
  • Post payments received in practice management system and provide system-generated receipts
  • Acknowledge patients in practice management system
  • Schedule appointments using approved scheduling guidelines
  • Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the electronic health record to take messages and communicate with clinicians
  • Monitor daily reminder call logs and conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments
  • Contact patients who no-show for follow-up appointments
  • Monitor administrative tasks in the electronic health record and respond timely
  • Scan and index documents into the electronic health record
  • Close payment batches at the end of each shift and balance according to cash control procedures
  • Assist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
  • Demonstrate respect for patients and staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner and maintaining patient confidentiality
  • Process referrals to outside specialists and radiology
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location