Medical Receptionist

Job Purpose:

Serves patients by greeting and assisting them; scheduling appointments; maintaining records and accounts.

Duties:

* Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.

* Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.

* Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays.

* Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions; maintaining the reception area.

* Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.

* Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.

* Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.

* Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs.

* Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies.

* Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.

* Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Managerial experience, Multi-tasking, Flexibility, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Word Processing , Professionalism, Quality

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marion, IN 46953: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16