Experienced Medical Receptionist
About us

Affiliates in Gastroenterology is a company in West Orange, NJ 07052. We are fast-paced, challenging, and demanding.

Our work environment includes:

• Company perks
• Food provided
• Modern office setting

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist who can provide customer service over the phone and in-person. First point of contact for our patients. Sets the tone for a positive experience. You should apply for this Medical Receptionist role today if you are a self-starter who finds value working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while providing support and solutions to patients, healthcare professionals, insurance providers, etc. To be successful, this candidate should be confident, a strong communicator, and have excellent interpersonal skills. We expect this individual to contribute efficiently to the day-to-day operations of the center.

• Greet patients and check them in and out efficiently
• Exhibits empathy, courtesy, competence, efficiency and care
• Answer phones promptly and professionally
• Scheduling, confirming and rescheduling appointments
• Registering patients
• Preparing patients charts
• Entering patient demographics into the database
• Accommodating various files and providing general office duties, e.g. data entry, faxing, scanning, etc.
• Acting as a liaison with patients and providers in a compassionate and kind manner
• Collecting co-pays, and providing receipt of money
• Tending to client forms
• Addressing patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
• Providing support in the management of patient medical records
• Replying to inquiries in a detail-oriented and effective manner, while corresponding with phone calls within minimum rings
• Ensuring the waiting and reception areas are kept neat and clean; reporting on any damage
• Responsible for insurance verifications with health insurance organizations
• Scheduling Procedures
• Obtain Insurance authorizations for all procedures being performed in and outside of the office
• Verify insurance eligibility of patients for all appointments and procedures prior to appointment or procedure.
• Follow all HIPAA regulations

Medical Receptionist Requirements & Skills

• Organizational skills
• Ability to use discretion while working with sensitive information
• Confidentiality
• Problem-solving skills
• Skills in multi-line phone systems preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to prioritize needs and expedite tasks upon request
• Incoming phone call management skills required
• Knowledgeable of medical terminology and insurance products and plans
• Answering Multi-Line Phone System experience
• Minimum 2 years recent experience working in a hospital, clinic or doctor's office
• Excellent communication skills (Oral and written)
• Knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
• Previous experiencing using some form of medical software is preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Gastroenterology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical receptionist: 1 year (Required)
• Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person