Medical Receptionist

Job Description Job Description Pittsford Dermatology is seeking an experienced Front Desk Reception/Medical Assistant who is conscientious and highly organized. Office hours are (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 am – to about 5 pm. and Friday 9 am to 1 pm) . This candidate will be responsible for all front end office duties as necessary to ensure business operations run smoothly. This includes providing coverage as a medical assistant when needed. This candidate will also have a high level focus to detail. Will effectively provide safe, high quality patient care and excellent customer service. He/she is a team player with a strong work ethic. Follows established office policy and procedures and demonstrates our core values.
The qualified applicant must be able to multi-task and be very detail oriented. We are looking for a flexible, dependable, self – motivated team member who is diligent and above all values patient care as their top priority.
Salary based on experience. Benefits include: 2 weeks PTO..
Duties and Responsibilities:

· Answering phones, scheduling patient appointments.
· Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage.
· Collecting/processing co-payments, deductibles and or other types of payments.
· Ensures the accuracy of all date collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by the office policy.
· Assists with rooming patients, obtains histories, vital signs (if necessary) assists with medical examination and obtains samples from patient.
· Queuing medication refills to Physician.
· Triage patient phone calls/faxes and routes them appropriately.
· Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:
· High school diploma.
· 2 years of Medical Office/Health Care setting experience.
· High level focus to detail.
· Knowledge of medical insurance eligibility/coverage.
· Excellent computer skill/EMR experience.
· Strong communication and inter-professional skill.
· Problem solving abilities.

Working Environment:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior office setting. Moderate physical activity.
Requires handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds. Exposure is to the usual medical office hazards and diseases.