Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Georgia Spine & Orthopaedics is a comprehensive spine and orthopedics care provider in Georgia. Our locations include Atlanta, Columbus, Gwinnett, Marietta, Tucker, Stockbridge, Roswell, and the Surgery Center of Roswell. We specialize in offering cutting-edge treatment with a conservative approach.
We are a team of friendly, ambitious professionals coming to work to provide exceptional care to our patients while having a great time working together.
We are growing and seeking an enthusiastic Medical Receptionist to join our Suwanee team. Our ideal candidate is bilingual, is willing to travel between our locations, has experience, has a strong desire to help others, and works well on a team.
The role of the Medical Receptionist is to serve as the first point of contact with each of our customers. This position generally includes greeting patients, checking in and out, and answering phones. This position reports directly to the office manager of the assigned location.
Medical Receptionist Responsibilities
- Ensuring all appointments have been scheduled appropriately with the correct provider, time, and location.
- Ability to answer general questions for patients such as :
Account Balances (The back office determines the balance due and communicates via a note in the system for the Front office to collect).
Driving directions to locations.Appropriate fax numbers for patient information to be sent.Obtaining correct and up-to-date information on all patients at the time of scheduling and confirming information at the time of registration.Ensure all co-payments and outstanding balances are collected at the time of registration.Facilitate calls to the appropriate venue.Verifying insurance for eligibility and confirming the necessary authorization for procedures have been obtained.Scrubbing / Prepping all assigned charts on scheduled days.Check to see if registration has been updated (should be updated every 3 months).Check to see if your medical history has been updated (should be updated at least once every calendar year).Make sure insurance eligibility has been verified.Check for BALANCES and confirm if they need to be collected.Communicate in notes the information that needs to be collected on patients at the time of registration.If the patient is new, be sure to have a packet ready for them to complete when they arrive with any other pertinent information.Maintain good client relations and provide excellent customer service to our patients.Assist the Office Manager and team in developing policies and plans that will improve the patient flow and minimize patient complaints.Conduct the research necessary to resolve issues with customers without having to escalate for additional guidance.Display critical thinking skills in interactions with others.Utilize effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills when working with others.Reconcile appointments at the end of each day and provide the Billing Supervisor with reconciliation.Document in the notes section of every account when any action is taken, indicating the action, and next step to resolution, and create a task indicating the next step with a due date for follow-up.Follow-up on all accounts promptly (at least within 30 days) where the action was taken to ensure the issue was resolved.Other duties as assigned or requested.Requirements :
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered :
ExperienceBi-lingualMedical terminology or aptitude to learnTravel is Required between ClinicsMedical Receptionist Benefits and Perks
Great benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and multiple add-ons.Paid time offPaid holidaysOn-the-job training for new skills, rolesMultiple areas and opportunities for advancementMileage reimbursement and travel stipends are available
