Medical Receptionist/Front Desk Healthcare

Front Desk Medical Receptionist
The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation's largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; The Front Desk Receptionist provides the first professional, knowledgeable, and caring impression for patients. The Front Desk Receptionist provides outstanding customer service by greeting patients promptly and in a welcoming manner, either in person or over the phone. Responsible for coordinating the daily administration of physicians, staff, visitors, and patients at a healthcare facility. The Front Desk Receptionist schedules appointments, answers patient inquiries, monitors stock and supplies, and ensures all patient information, including billing, is documented fully and accurately.
Creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting and attending to patients upon arrival in person and over the phone and notifies providers of patient arrivals.

• Manages multiline telephone system efficiently and politely, minimizing hold time.
• Verifies financial records and collects patient charges while filing and expediting third-party claims.
• Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders. Including maintaining reception area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Obtains patient identification and insurance information and assists patients with completing needed documentation, insurance information, and billing questions.
• Proactively communicates efficiently and collaboratively with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and any other related staff to ensure a team awareness of scheduling, patient details, and potential service delays.
• Opens and sorts office mail. Delivers outgoing mail to the post office daily.
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS and assists other staff members as needed.
• Performs all duties in compliance with local, state, federal laws, and CAO policies and guidelines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

At least 2 years of medical office administrative experience required.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products required. Experience working with medical record systems preferred.
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.
Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading materials from printed sources and computer screens.