Traveling Front Desk Specialist - Medical Office

LOCATION: 2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025 The receptionist floater position does require travel to other HEA locations as needed. Mileage reimbursement is available when traveling outside of main/home location.POSITION SUMMARY: Contributes to the organization by overseeing the various tasks of the front desk. The Receptionist floater will assist patients in-person and over-the-phone with checking-in and out, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, processing payments, handling copays, and other tasks while providing exemplary customer service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESTo provide superior patient care services, treating all patients and guests with compassion and respect.Greets all patients and guests with a smile and helpful manner.Communicates effectively with others including but not limited to patients, guests, colleagues and physicians.Provide patients with necessary instructions or directions.Process patient documentation and update patient demographics with accuracy.Triage incoming calls promptly and in a pleasant manner. Review all phone messages and return calls timely and/or direct messages to appropriate person.Verify insurance and determine if prior authorizations or referrals are required for upcoming appointments.Close-out daily batches promptly and with accuracy.Maintains a clean and organized waiting room and work area.Travel may be required to surrounding HEA offices to provide front desk coverage when needed.Must meet and adhere to HEAs policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTRequires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in an office environment. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people. Staff must remain flexible and available to provide staffing assistance for any/all disaster or emergency situations.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisor responsibilities.We Proudly Offer:Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOCHolidays & Paid Time OffBereavement LeaveSuperior Benefits Package:MedicalDental401(K)Free Life Insurance & LTDEye Care Benefits & Optical DiscountsEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/H/VCOMPETENCIESEDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalentCERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES None Required.EXPERIENCE One (1) year office experience. Two (2) years medical office experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston Eye Associates