The Front Desk Receptionist answers the telephone according to practice protocol and properly routes and triages messages as needed. The individual will register patients in a friendly, professional, timely, efficient manner and will properly verify/update all patient demographics, HIPAA, and insurance information. The Front Desk Receptionist will collect any past-due balances, deductibles, insurance co-pays and/or out-of-pocket charges as needed from the patient. The individual is responsible for verifying all patient insurance eligibility and securing referrals and authorizations as needed. On a daily basis, this position is responsible for the accurate end-of-day patient, cash, and insurance reconciliation. The Front Desk Receptionist schedules appointments according to the provider template.