Medical Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Full-time

The Medical Receptionist is responsible for assisting with the front office and administrative duties, coordinating the daily administration of doctors, staff, visitors, and patients, scheduling appointments, answering patient inquiries, handling patient emergencies, and monitoring stock and supplies.

$16 - $19 hourly

• Greet and attend to patients in person and over the phone.
• Professionally assist doctors, staff, visitors, and patients.
• Maintain business inventory such as checking supplies, scheduling equipment, and maintenance repairs.
• Answer all phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Verify eligibility and benefits for medical insurance (2+ years)
• Perform all duties within HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all doctor, staff, and patient information.
• Schedule appointments between doctors and patients.
• Liaise between medical departments with discretion and professionalism.
• Adhere to policy and procedures during all activities.
• Assist with  admissions/treatment as per agreed protocols.
• Ensure that stock levels are adequate and orders are made timeously.
• Communicate medical results to patients under clinical supervision.
• Complete accurate documentation of patient visits.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of experience at a healthcare facility in a Medical Receptionist role (essential).

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA regulations, ICD, and CPT coding.

• Innovative thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.

• Strong organizational, administrative, and planning skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to emergency situations.

• Ability to use discretion while working with sensitive information.

• Excellent documentation, communication, and IT skills.

• Passionate about healthcare excellence.

Preferred :

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We are a physician-owned (non-venture capital) private dermatology practice in the Houston/Katy area. We believe in providing excellent patient care while promoting a growth-oriented workplace that focuses on promoting from within.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation structure
• Paid vacation, medical insurance, and uniform allowance (after 90 days)
• Access to vision and dental benefits
• Employer matched 401(k) (after 1 year)