What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist/Front Desk position at Emerald Coast Pain Services?
Job Summary
Emerald Coast Pain Services is seeking a friendly, organized, compassionate Medical Receptionist to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, responsible for managing front desk operations in a fast-paced medical environment. Your primary duties will include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and ensuring a smooth flow of communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly and assist them with the check-in process.
- Schedule and confirm patient and new patient referral appointments using electronic health record systems.
- Answer phone calls and direct calls.
- Coordinate intake and outflow of all necessary patient documents.
- Assist in organizing and managing front office administrative activities.
- Obtain all Prior Authorizations.
- Collect Co-Pays and patient payments prior to admission to clinical area.
- Edit and balance “Day Pages” throughout the day.
- Maintain Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data and create weekly summaries.
- Miscellaneous front desk and intake responsibilities
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in medical office administration is a plus.
- Previous experience as a Medical Receptionist or in a similar role within a medical office is preferred.
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems; familiarity with eClinicalWorks is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on customer service.
- Must be able to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated.
If you are focused on helping and making a difference in the lives of patients we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Pain Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19