Multi-Duty Receptionist - Shults Pediatrics (Northshore & Maryville)

Multi-Duty Receptionist - Shults Pediatrics (Northshore & Maryville)

Shults Pediatrics, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an immediate need for an experienced Multi-Duty Receptionist (Northshore & Maryville) to join their passionate, authentic, and growing team of professionals. The ideal candidate must be both professional and friendly and enjoy working with the patients and their families.

This is a Full-time opportunity - Blount location Monday 6:45 am-5:00 pm and Thursday 7:45am-5:00 pm. Northshore location Tuesday 6:45 am-6:00 pm and Friday 6:45 am-6:00 pm with alternating Saturdays (every 5-6 weeks) 7:45am-12pm. This opportunity would be primarily at the Northshore office.

Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned):

• Answers phone calls in a professional manner and assists caller's needs appropriately.
• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner
• Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical records / database, performs all registration functions and collects copays and balances due, as appropriate.
• Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties, or other needs, as appropriate. Must be customer service oriented.
• Appointment scheduling, referrals, and pre-certifications, etc.
• Files charts and coordinates lab work, as requested.
• Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Dependable and arrives to work on time. Notifies supervisor at least 2 weeks in advance for time off (excluding emergencies.)
• Cooperates and helps coworkers if needed and is committed to the success of the team.
• Attends meetings, as required.
• Performs related work, as assigned.

Full Benefits Package available including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401K, and more!

Education: High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.

Experience:

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate.
• Ability to build trust through active listening and collaboration, while being humble and people smart.
• Team-first mindset with a desire to help others and is motivated by pursuing excellence.
• Prefer one year experience in a medical office setting.

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee's largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually.

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.