What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist position at Texas A&M Health?
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Medical Receptionist provides staff support and performs business activities.
Required Education and Experience :
High school diploma or GED
Two years of related experience in general office, medical office or related areas
Preferred Qualifications :
1 year of front desk coverage experience in an Academic Outpatient Psychiatry clinic
Responsibilities : Administrative
Provides coverage on phones, assisting with patient needs / questions, make reminder calls
Enters and updates demographics for patients
Greets patients and visitors, route calls and make routine appointments
Assists with processing correspondence and managing phone calls and faxes
Assists providers by notifying them of patient’s arrival, supplying paperwork needed for specific appointment, and maintaining supply of medical forms, release of information forms and educational handouts
Obtains vital signs from patients
Monitors, organizes, and creates orders for office and clinic supply inventory
Receives, verifies, and logs receipt of documents within Electronic Medical Records system
Assists with scheduling meetings
Processing Outside Referrals
Monitors electronic referrals, create charts and process
Contacts new patients to schedule appointments
Document Processing
Copies, scans and files in electronic medical records programs
Prepares various work orders and manage service calls and repairs
Sends, receives, and distributes mail and correspondence
Other Duties
Disseminates general business information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public about the clinic
Performs other duties as assigned
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
of annual paid holidays
Up to and at least each month
Automatically enrollment in the
Health and Wellness :
Professional Development : All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
forcompleting a degree while a Texas A&M employee
a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
