What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist - North Richland Hills position at RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES?
SHIFT: Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Job Summary:
As a Check-In/Out Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for the clinic. You will welcome guests and greet patients who visit the clinic.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the duties required to perform this job.
- Greet patients upon arrival, sign them in and obtain insurance information and any other necessary data.
- Provide patients with intake and new patient forms as well as copies of our office policies and legally required documents.
- Forward New Patient Paperwork to medical records in a timely manner.
- Prep patient superbills 24-48 hours prior to patient’s appointment by reviewing the patient’s account to confirm insurance has been verified, the referral is up to date (if referral required), notate any balances due on the superbill for collection.
- Generate a statement for patients with an account balance and attached it to the superbill to be given to the patient when they sign in.
- Process payments from patients for co-pays, co-insurances, past due balances, and uninsured visits.
- Post patient payments in eCW accurately and timely.
- Direct patient inquiries regarding their balance to our billing team.
- Provide patients with support and guidance as needed.
- Validate superbills, following the 48-hour rule. (i.e. today’s visits should not be validated for 48-hours to allow time for the provider to make any corrections to his/her notes).
- Balance end of day receipts.
- Send end-of-day receipts and cash to accounting daily.
- Responsible for keeping the reception and patient waiting area clean and organized.
- Appropriately and courteously screen solicitors for relevance to organizational needs.
- Facilitates patient flow and communicates delays with patients and clinical staff.
- Schedule patients' follow-up appointments.
- Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.
- Comply with all company’s goals and objectives
- Annual TB Screening and Flu Vaccination required.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Must be familiar with various insurance plans.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting while managing competing demands.
- Superior communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to speak clearly and respond well to patient’s questions.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Ability to listen to get clarification from patients.
- Experience with eCW.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and holidays; medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance, and 401k with a company match once the employee is vested.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 - $17.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18