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Medical Receptionist - Gastroenterology

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $20.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) is a prominent healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Rooted in a tradition of excellence, YNHHS is committed to integrity, respect, accountability, compassion, and a patient-focused approach in everything it does. The organization brings together a network of hospitals, physicians, and healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive continuum of care across Connecticut and surrounding communities. As part of YNHHS, every employee is encouraged to embody these core values and contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of the diverse populations it serves.

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Job Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • 1 year of administrative healthcare experience or 2 years of administrative office experience
  • Excellent organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Experience with electronic medical records preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Professional communication skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered care values

Job Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • 1 year of administrative healthcare experience or 2 years of administrative office experience
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Experience with electronic medical records preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Professional and tactful communication skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered care values

Job Duties

  • Maintain appointment schedule template including alterations, deletions and additions
  • Communicate schedule changes to appropriate staff and physicians/providers
  • Coordinate check-in process and front desk operations to ensure quality and efficiency
  • Receive patients at arrival and verify necessary information and signatures
  • Answer telephone calls, assist callers pleasantly, take accurate messages and refer calls appropriately
  • Execute necessary pre-authorizations required by insurance companies
  • Track referrals coming into the practice
  • Maintain electronic and paper medical records according to policies
  • Manage daily administrative tasks such as message retrieval, fax distribution, filing, mailing
  • Forward phones to answering service and notify on-call physicians
  • Collect and reconcile co-payments and cash drawer transactions within Epic system
  • Collaborate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
  • Interact professionally and effectively with patients and diverse individuals
  • Coordinate efforts for patient and family feedback using surveys and focus groups
  • Perform additional tasks as requested by physicians or management
  • Provide cross coverage as needed
  • Assist or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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