What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist position at Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc?
Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named as the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut, as well as ranking in the Top 3 for Surgical Care and the Top 5 for Overall Physician Practices across the state by Castle Connolly.
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Do you want to become part of the largest private Orthopaedic practice in New England? Connecticut Orthopaedics has been serving patients in the Greater New Haven and Fairfield County communities for 60 years and is searching for a full-time enthusiastic Medical Receptionist to join our exceptional care team.
This is position is in our Madison office with some occasional coverage in our Essex, Guilford and Branford offices. The schedule is Monday through Friday with varying hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm.
THE OPPORTUNITY: Connecticut Orthopaedics is a growing healthcare practice based in the greater New Haven community with a strong commitment to providing excellent care and customer service to our patients.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer orientation
- Demonstrative initiative and ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills and systems aptitude
- Solid computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Knowledge on pre-approvals with insurance companies
- Knowledge of Workman's Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accidents is a plus
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follows all Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists P.C. policies and procedures including but not limited to human resources, clinic, administrative, HIPAA and compliance
- Greet patients and visitors, check in patients, verify insurance
- Enter patient demographics and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Record
- Determine fees and process appropriate co-pays, properly record information
- Maintain appropriate levels of cash and balance cash drawer according to procedure
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate of Arts degree, Medical Assistant or Medical Administrative certificate or higher preferred
- Minimum of two years of front desk experience with a medical practice, including electronic medical record-keeping and insurance authorizations
- Orthopedic or Urgent Care background preferred
