What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist/Office Coordinator position at Advanced Pediatric Therapies?
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Minimum 1 year experience in similar or comparative role.
- Warm outgoing personality, with the ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
- Requires good grooming, and dress habits which reflect a professional image.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties.
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance.
- Understanding of medical reimbursement and terminology desired.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Medical Receptionist Job Duties:
- Welcomes parents and children by greeting clients and visitors, in person or on the telephone.
- Optimizes clients satisfaction and provider time by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
- Obtains pre-authorizations as required by clients health care insurers or managed care providers.
- Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties and answering clients questions.
- Informs clients of costs of care being provided. Collects and post fees according to protocols; prepare and balance daily financial registers and submit all forms and fees to the Office Manager.
- Must have computer knowledge and able to type routine correspondence and reports on PC.
- 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.
- Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
- Picks up and delivers materials as required.
- Assure the readiness of the reception area each day and have all front desk activities organized.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Helps therapists clean and sterilize equipment between client appointments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $24