What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist/Front Desk position at RIdgedale Surgery Center?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Busy, fast paced, multispecialty ambulatory surgery center
· Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone.
· Collects patient identification cards.
· Collects patient insurance information. Ensures that documentation is completed and all necessary documents are signed by the patient.
· Updates patient accounts by recording personal and financial information in the revenue management system.
· Collects copayments and deductibles as needed. Records payments in the billing system or log as required. Issues receipts for payments received.
· Balances upfront collections at the end the shift.
· Notifies clinical when patient is ready to proceed to the clinical area.
· Accepts deliveries to the ASC, as needed.
· Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level.
· Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information. Prepares patients charts for the following day.
· Maintains strict adherence to the center’s policies and procedures; reports needed changes and discrepancies.
· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
· Attends all required education.
· Regular and predictable attendance required.
· Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Anesthesiology
- Gastroenterology
- Ophthalmology
- Otolaryngology
- Pain Medicine
- Perioperative Care
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 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 : $20
