Medical Receptionist - Full Time

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.38 - $19.23
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

The hiring organization is a reputable medical clinic committed to providing outstanding healthcare services through a patient-centered approach. As a trusted healthcare provider, it emphasizes excellence in patient care, confidentiality, and efficient administrative operations. This clinic plays a critical role in the local healthcare network by offering comprehensive medical support and maintaining high standards in patient service and medical office management. With a strong focus on upholding HIPAA guidelines and providing a smooth patient flow, the clinic fosters a professional and compassionate environment for both patients and staff. Embracing technology and regulatory compliance, the clinic ensures accuracy in patient data... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • must obtain and maintain current certification in BLS
  • 1-3 years prior medical office experience preferred
  • understanding of medical coding and billing
  • knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, and blood-borne pathogens
  • competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office
  • ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • associates degree preferred
  • must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS
  • 1-3 years prior medical office experience preferred
  • understanding of medical coding and billing
  • knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens
  • competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office
  • ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff

Job Duties

  • Greets patients in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner
  • proactively keeps patients informed on delays and expected time to be seen by the provider
  • consistently provides superior internal and external customer service
  • ensures patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently
  • obtains registration data, insurance information, and photo ID at each encounter
  • promptly and accurately enters patient data into the computer system
  • verifies patient's insurance
  • accurately enters and updates patient information and collects co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles in accordance with the patient's insurance plan
  • follows all HIPAA guidelines and rules and explains practices to patients
  • maintains proper personnel conduct and confidentiality of patient, staff, and physician information
  • balances daily charges and safeguards money received
  • manages patient charts, arranges referrals, and sends patient information and records as requested by other medical entities with high initiative and integrity
  • assists other staff in a positive, team-centered manner
  • assists in scheduling and following up on provider referrals
  • ensures lobby remains clean and stocked with necessary items
  • seeks out methods and practices to minimize financial risk
  • contracts with auditing services to ensure proper financial monitoring and controls compliance
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location