What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist/Front Office Assistant position at Jose L. Villalobos, Jr., M.D., P.A.?
```Duties```
- Greet and welcome patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer phone calls and manage patient inquiries
- Schedule appointments and maintain the appointment calendar
- Verify patient insurance information and collect payments
- Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes
- Maintain patient records and update information as necessary
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and data entry
- Ensure the front desk area is clean and organized
```Requirements```
- Previous experience working at a front desk in a medical office or similar setting preferred
- Proficient in using phone systems and handling multiple phone lines
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology is a plus
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems such as Athena is preferred
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff members
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
-Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient privacy, preferred
-Must be flexible with schedule
-Must be bilingual, English and Spanish fluent preferred
-Must be punctual, and responsible
-Able to work independently after training
-Collaborate with healthcare providers and staff to ensure smooth operations
-Must be able to type at least 40 WPM
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $9.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Brownsville, TX 78526 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brownsville, TX 78526: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9