Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk ReceptionistA busy and friendly dermatology practice is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable front desk receptionist. Classification: Hourly Pay Range. Department: Aurora Front Office Reports to: Aurora Front Office Supervisor Front Office Essential Job duties:Assisting patients in a friendly and efficient manner.Checking in and out patients.Data Entry.Verifying and updating patient information including demographics and insurance.Verifying Referrals and Authorizations for services.Taking calls in a multi-line phone system.Processing and logging payments for copays and cosmetic procedures/product.Scheduling appointments and procedures.Managing high volume schedules for numerous providers.Scanning and attaching a high volume of documents.Managing medical records.Processing faxes and referrals.Various administrative tasks as required.Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills:High School Diploma or GED.Must be proficient with verbal and written communication.Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.Excellent Multi-tasking skills and flexibility.Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), HIPAA, insurance and referrals preferred.Basic Computer Skills. (Microsoft Word, Excel, 80 wpm)Spanish speaking preferred.Competency:EMR knowledgeData entryKnow how to operate computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Proficient with written, communication and basic math skillsCompliant with HIPAA and OSHASupervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some scanning is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time 40 hours position. Days and hours of work are between Monday through Friday, 7:15 am – 5:30 PM; Saturday 7:45 am – 12:30 PM Travel To other office locations as required. Benefits: Full time employees are offered Medical, Dental, Vison coverage, paid holiday, vacation and sick leave. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.