Receptionist

Front Desk ReceptionistImagine a job where you will have the opportunity to do exciting and challenging work while making a difference in your community. Rockville Internal Medicine Group is a fast-paced, large multi-specialty practice who is proud to have cared for generations of Montgomery County families for more than half a century. We are committed to a diverse inclusive workforce that provides high quality compassionate medical care within a collaborative work environment.We have an immediate full-time opening for an experienced medical office Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. Our ideal candidate has a positive can-do attitude, treats others with respect and integrity, professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills.As a valued member of our team, we want to invest in you by providing the training, mentoring, development and support you need now and in the future. If you are ready for an exciting opportunity and passionate about helping people we invite you to apply today!This is a Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm position. No weekend work shift. Closed on all major holidays. There are no evening or overnight work shifts.*All New Hires are required to be COVID 19 vaccinatedThe EMR that the practice uses is Athena.Free parking and easy metro access.Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hourWhat you'll do on a typical day as a Front Desk Receptionist:Greets arriving patients in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.Assesses whether patients have special or immediate needs and sees that these needs are met.Verifies insurance eligibility via patient's insurance card and other ID.Verifies patient identity by checking photo ID.Scans insurance card and photo ID.Updates and/or verifies demographic, insurance, and work information.Collects co-pay and indicates payment on log.Reconciles co-pay information with collections at close of business.Request referrals from patient who insurance requires for specialist visit.Prints fee tickets and/or flow sheets for appointments.Informs patients of any delays.Communicates with the Clinical Supervisor / Office Coordinator any patient needs that may arise in the reception area related to a clinical nature.Keeps desk, reception, and waiting area tidy and free from trash; redistributes waiting room reading materials; and disinfects surfaces daily.Other job duties may be assigned based on patient volume and needs of the practice.What you'll need to be successful as a Front Desk Receptionist:Experience in a medical practice requiredHigh school graduate or equivalentPleasant, dependable, courteous speaking manner; must have good verbal and written command of the English language and of medical terminologyAbility to handle multiple priorities in a high volume and sometimes stressful environment in a professional mannerGood basic typing and computer data entry skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsDetail-oriented with the ability to adapt to and assess changing medical insurance issuesWorking Conditions:Works in a high-volume, multi-physician medical practice.Work often requires the ability to process large volumes of necessary, time sensitive, and confidential paperwork.Exposure to communicable illnesses that can be spread via airborne or surface contact routes is possible.Job Type: Full-timeShift: 8:00am to 4:30pmPay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour*All New Hires are required to be COVID 19 vaccinated.BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort term disability benefits401kFree onsite parkingWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law