Medical Receptionist

Medical Receptionist - ENGLISH/SPANISH REQUIRED Location Houston, TX Facility MD Kids Pediatrics - Groveway Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days OFFERING A $1000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEW MEDICAL ASSISTANT/MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST HIRES! * Sign on bonuses are reserved for external new hires and are not eligible for internal transfers, agency candidates, temporary staff, contractors, or individuals converting from agency to direct employment * THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CANDIDATE THAT IS BILINGUAL IN SPANISH/ENGLISH - MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH. Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The sameclinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifyingdriver for those who joinPediatric Associates Family ofCompanies. The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is agrowingteam of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who areexcited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary CareMedical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinicianvoice is leading our medical homeinnovations. Searching fora superiorMedical Receptionistwith a passion for pediatric care!!! Schedule: Location: $X Sign On Bonus PRIMARY FUNCTION Serves patients and visitors by greeting them in a friendly and welcoming manner as they arrive at our offices. Completes and updates all required information, collects payments, and provides other information as requested. Discharges patients after their appointment, providing them with any pertinent information as well as follow-up appointments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned. Check-in patients upon arrival, which includes updating demographics, insurance information, PCP, pharmacy, collecting co-pays and patient balances, and providing consents for signature as well as appropriate health questionnaires. Check out patients, collect additional balances, provide visit summaries, specialist referral information, patient portal information, completed forms, and follow-up appointments. Verify patient insurance through Batch Eligibility or on demand. Contact patients whose insurance is not active, or PCP is not appropriate. Post-patient charges and payments. Complete charge and payment reconciliation. Scan and upload documents through the Document Management system. Sort and deliver mail and PA documents received by courier. Maintain a clean work area and patient waiting area. Participate in staff and educational meetings. QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Upon hire, and for the duration of the employment period, a driver’s license must be active and valid. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to learn & practice Pediatric Associate procedures, policies, and protocols. Requires proficient grammar, spelling, and verbal skills to communicate with patients, providers, and staff in written documents. Ability to read, comprehend, follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of computer and medical terminology desired. Interact effectively, supportstaff & maintain a professional working relationship. Provide excellent customer service; greet & receive patients/ visitors in a professional and friendly manner. Maintain professional and excellent phone skills & etiquette, must be able to speak clearly and concisely. Use good judgment & maintain patient confidentiality. Must be able to file alpha and numerically. Requires experience in using a computer system, scanner, printer, fax etc. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS May rotate working in the office and remote/telework. 15%-20% of travel to other office locations as needed with reimbursement outlined per company policy. Designated Medical Receptionist float staff will be assigned to multiple designated office locations as applicable. Operating Computer Manual Dexterity Reach Above Shoulder Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less. Standing OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Vision Sense of sound Sense of touch Sense of Smell Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Adhere to all organizational information security policies and protect all sensitive information, including but not limited to ePHI and PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with organizational policy, Federal, State, and local regulations. The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr