What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist position at Michigan Institute of Urology?
Description:
Front Desk Receptionst
Full time Mon-Friday 40 Hours
No Nights No Weekends
*** $500.00 Sign on Bonus *******
The Front Desk Receptionist will provide exemplary customer service either by phone or in person. In this role, the Receptionist is responsible for moving the patients through the intake and checkout process as well as coordinating clerical tasks such as answering the phones, greeting patients and visitors, and scheduling appointments in a professional and timely manner.
- Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phone.
- Is responsible for keeping the front desk area clean and organized.
- Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information (ex. co-payments and insurance cards).
- Collects outstanding patient balances.
- Obtains referrals and authorizations when required.
- Scans incoming faxes, consents, reports, and all other patient information into patient chart.
- Generates batch transmittal reports for each day.
- Facilitates the patient flow by notifying the provider or other medical staff of the patients’ arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
- Schedules follow up services and office visits for patients.
- Responds to inquiries by patients, prospective patients, and visitors in a courteous manner.
- Keeps medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders, and monitoring office equipment.
- Protects patient confidentiality, making sure protected health information (PHI) is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight and logging off the computer before leaving it unattended.
- Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
- Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.
- Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
- Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
- Ensuring that all medical records are accurate and complete.
- Performs other position related duties as assigned.
Salary : $14 - $18
