Medical Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary
We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our team! As a Medical Receptionist, you will be responsible for greeting patients who come in the door, checking them in, and pulling relevant patient files or obtaining new patient information. You will also answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate place, fax documentation to the appropriate offices, and maintain excellent medical and correspondence records, as appropriate. The ideal candidate is very organized, has strong customer service and interpersonal skills, and works well independently and within a team.

Responsibilities 

• Greet patients who walk through the door
• Ascertain their needs and get them checked in
• Pull their medical records, or take a new patient history
• Answer the phone and schedule appointments or answer patient questions
• Maintain comprehensive medical records, as needed
• Obtain Insurance information and verify eligibility
• Obtain prior authorizations
• Collect copays/Co-insurance

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with EHR systems, eClinical Works
• Strong knowledge of insurance and the use of insurance portals