What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Medical Office Receptionist (Spanish/English) position at Bluestem Health?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are looking for a medical receptionist to join our team of professionals. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position.
Position Summary :
The Medical Receptionist serves as the front line for the medical team; greeting patients, collecting payments, verify billing information and performing all clerical duties necessary to prepare patient visits.
Essential Duties :
- Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting in person or on the telephone, by answering questions or referring inquiries.
- Maintains confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Protects patient confidentiality by making sure protected health information is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight and logging off the computer before leaving unattended.
- Optimizes patient satisfaction, provider time, and room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
- Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patients' arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays.
- Answers patients questions
- Maintains the reception and patient waiting areas.
- Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
- Gathers third party payment information and records charges
- Establishes that each patient is offered and advised of the Sliding Fee Scale.
- Collects and receives patient fees, including payment on accounts, co-payments, and sliding fee payments.
- Collects and maintains patient registration and utilization data for reports.
- Work in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the health care team in order to ensure patients receive timely care.
- Performs other necessary duties as required to support the clinic and ensure patient flow.
Requirements
Bluestem Health is an equal opportunity employer. There is no discrimination with regard to hiring, assignments, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, creed, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference or a disability not pertinent to the assigned job.
