Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist

Austin, Texas Hyde Park Surgery Center (11805) Category Admitting, Registration & Scheduling Job ID 88142-147 Status Full-Time/Regular

USPI Hyde Park Surgery Center is seeking a motivated Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. We have 3 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Spine. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Please note the schedule for this position has fluctuating hours depending on surgery schedule, with an arrival time as early as 4:15am-5:30am and some days may require 12 hours shifts

Job Summary: The Front Desk Receptionist interfaces with patients and families, physicians and staff; Admit patients and process their paperwork; Update patient demographics/information in system; Collect monies due and document in the billing system; Handle funds per office procedure. Answer incoming phone calls.

Required Skills:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2-3 years of hospital or medical office experience.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission Standards
• Ability to use time wisely in preparing work areas to meet high-paced demand.
• Show a genuine desire to work and improve the center as a whole.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a professional manner.
• Must be able to adhere to hospital financial and admitting policies.
• Ability to promote positive relationships with patients and staff.
• Must know insurance verification and collection processes.
• Must have problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and exceptional customer service skills.