What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist - Ophthalmology position at Vision Integrated Partners (Midwest)?
Description
Join Kansas City’s leading eye care team! At Discover Vision Centers, we believe in working together to provide the best eye care for our patients. We are currently hiring for a Medical Receptionist at our Olathe clinic to join our ever-growing team of professionals who share our main focus of GREAT PATIENT CARE!
We understand the importance of work-life balance and want our team members to thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes exciting benefits such as:
- Competitive market pay!
- Excellent health insurance benefits
- Generous 401k matching program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Free counseling and support services
- Employee Perk Package
Some of the duties and responsibilities include:
- Answers incoming telephone calls in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Maintains pre-admission files.
- Prepares patient's charts prior to the patient’s admission.
- Gathers all chart forms and types identifying patient data on each sheet of the chart.
- Prepares patient's chart file complete with name, doctor’s name, and patient number for identification.
- Checks and verifies all information for accuracy and authenticity and makes any changes as indicated.
- Attaches any notification necessary on the patient’s chart-i.e. deposits required, etc.
- Greets patients on the day of admissions and reviews patient data for accuracy.
- Instruct and have the patient sign insurance consignment forms.
- Completes receipt for the patient when accepting a deposit or complete payment for the surgical procedure.
- Contacts Admitting nurse when the patient has completed the business office admitting procedure.
- Obtains patient record after discharge and prepares for filing.
- Reviews records for completeness.
- Places incomplete charts in physician’s file for signatures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Report any adverse incidents to the administrator.
- Sitting, standing, and walking a considerable amount of on-duty time.
- Work in a well-lighted and ventilated area with light equipment none of which is hazardous in nature.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ophthalmology background preferred.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient computer skills.
- Strong Phone Etiquette.
- Friendly and outgoing, with strong hospitality skills and patient care knowledge.
- Able to multitask.
If you are seeking new adventures in patient care and have a passion for going above and beyond to ensure patients are given the best healthcare experience, then we want to hear from you... Apply Now!
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