Bilingual Medical Receptionist Needed For Pediatric Ophthalmology office:Job Summary:
The Medical Office Receptionist will greet patients, activate patient files, and move patients through a pre-determined schedule of appointments at a physician's office. Receptionist will answer phones, verify insurance, collect co-payments and deductibles, copy, fax and enter patient data. Medical receptionist will also be required to cross train as a clinical staff member.
Job Details:

• Starting Salary $14.50 and up based on experience
• Full time 36hours
• Health Insurance
• 401 K with matching

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Welcomes patients and visitors to the medical office by greeting patients and visitors in person and on the telephone and answering inquiries or referring questions to other staff members.
• Schedules appointments for the physician to optimize patient satisfaction, provider time and most effective use of examining and treatment rooms. Prepares a daily schedule of examinations for the physician.
• Retrieves patient files, checks for correct sequence of papers, inserts new patient record forms, and places files in sequence for physician examination or treatment.
• Endeavors to keep patients on schedule by reminding provider of service delays.
• Assists ill or distraught patients as necessary.
• File and maintain charts.
• Make appointments and assists patients with insurance papers and billing questions.
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS or assists other staff members as needed.
• Take a medical history, vision and instill eye drops.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Personality and demeanor to deal with the public and assist patients of all ages, especially children and parents.
• Basic office skills such as typing and filing.
• Good organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bilingual required.
• Medical experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and walking around the office.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Medical office

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer literacy: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person