Front Desk Receptionist - Health

Professional Ft Medical ReceptionistWe are looking for a professional FT medical receptionist for our pediatric office in Columbia, MD. We are looking for a computer savvy, patient friendly, efficient team player to join our dedicated staff of medical professionals. Ideal candidates will be energetic, dependable, and organized individuals with excellent communication skills. Will be cross trained in numerous other administrative roles. Opportunity to grow into a leadership role and career advancement. Our pediatric office is a great place to work offering excellent benefits such as: paid time off; 401k; health insurance and paid holidays.Essential duties and responsibilities:Provides a welcoming, professional greeting to patients and other visitors.Answers a high volume of calls in a courteous and professional manner.Works as part of the team using scheduling matrix to schedule patient appointments.Performs reception duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments appropriately and completing check-in process in a timely fashion.Operate a variety of standard office machines.Collection of copayments and patient due balances.Scanning reports and filing into EHR.Collection, entry and verification of demographic and insurance information.Medical billing knowledge.Other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.Education, qualification and credentials:High school diploma/GED required (associate degree preferred)2 year experience in medical reception is required2 year experience in customer service is preferredElectronic medical records (EMRs) experience is desirableSkills, knowledge and abilities:Excellent interpersonal skills.Able to work independently or as part of a team.Ability to multitask.Great customer service skills.Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written communication.Understanding of medical terminology.Ability to use a computer, practice management software, copier, and fax machine.Team & service oriented, organized, has good judgment, punctual with stable work history.This job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.