What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSA Receptionist position at Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group?
Job Summary: The Receptionist in Primary Care is responsible for providing clerical support to the department. The Receptionist is responsible for the timely and accurate check-in and scheduling of clinic appointments, which includes, but is not limited to: obtaining and/or confirming patient demographic information, insurance information, scheduling, cancelling and rescheduling appointments, confirming appointments and assisting patients with general inquiries.
Duties
- Schedule patient appointments in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
- Greet and check in patients for scheduled appointments as they arrive.
- Obtain and/or confirm patient demographics and health insurance information. Ensure that patient demographics and health insurance information is current in all applicable systems.
- Verify patient health plan eligibility and document verification. Confirm that HVVMG is the assigned medical group for each patient.
- Confirm patient appointments scheduled for the next business day.
- Assist patients with general inquiries and direct patient to appropriate staff member as deemed appropriate.
- Escalate patient concerns to department leadership as needed.
- Process referrals and ensure that appointments are scheduled in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Communicate patient concerns and/or questions to clinic staff so that this can be addressed during patient appointment.
- Ensure that workstation and clinic lobby is maintained clean and orderly.
- Be an active participant in department meetings and huddles.
- Document patient communication in patient’s EHR and all other applicable systems/spreadsheets accurately, timely and in accordance with departmental policies procedures and workflows.
- Collect co-payments in accordance with established organizational and departmental procedures. Open and close batches, complete the reconciliation process, and submit collected payments and documentation to appropriate staff on a daily basis.
- Assist with training new staff and provide all applicable resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: 1 year of medical office experience.
- Skills: Ability to manage time effectively to meet established deadlines
- Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with individuals within all levels of the organization, patients, providers, vendors and others.
- Skills: Bilingual, preferred.
- Skills: Ability to utilize computers, computer software/applications, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.) with basic to intermediate proficiency.
- Skills: Ability to utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR), preferred.
- Driver’s License/Vehicle Insurance to travel to various locations
If you are an organized individual with a passion for providing excellent service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Receptionist.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Apple Valley, CA 92308 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Apple Valley, CA 92308: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24