Billing and Coding/Front Desk Receptionist

Medical Front Desk Receptionist US Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for a friendly, dependable Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and working in a busy healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you! As the first point of contact for our patients, you'll play an important role in creating a positive patient experience while supporting the day-to-day operations of the medical office. Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

Greet patients upon arrival and address questions and concerns

Answer incoming calls, provide information, transfer calls, and take messages as needed

Schedule appointments and manage multiple provider calendars

Register new patients and update existing patient demographics and financial information

Facilitate patient flow by notifying providers of arrivals, monitoring delays, and communicating updates to patients and staff

Maintain and update patient records through data entry, faxing, and scanning

Collect payments, including deductibles, coinsurance, balances, copays, and sales of OTC items

Review and update accounts receivable/payable changes since prior visits

Maintain an accurate log of orthotics received; contact patients for follow-ups and schedule appointments accordingly

Monitor office supply inventory, place orders, and coordinate equipment maintenance and service

Verify insurance eligibility, referrals, and authorizations in preparation for next-day appointments

Prepare and process daily reports, deposit slips, and upload financial records to shared files

Review billing claims and denials; gather required information from providers or patients to resolve issues

Support additional office tasks and projects as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

2+ years of administrative support experience in a medical environment preferred

Knowledge of health insurance processes, including pre-authorization, insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9/ ICD-10 coding preferred

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Strong communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding work environment

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high levels of patient satisfaction

Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA compliance at all times

Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information

Team-oriented mindset, flexibility, and a willingness to learn

Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer systems

Benefits Offered:

Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:

Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment

Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell

Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing

Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments Foot And Ankle Specialists