Front Desk Medical Receptionist (CMA Experience a Plus)

Physician Specialists of Northern Jersey LLC•Paramus, NJ

7h•$26

About The Position

We are a multi-specialty practice specializing in Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, seeking an outstanding front desk medical receptionist. Candidate MUST have 2 yrs+ front desk experience in the medical field with excellent phone/verbal/typing skills, and the ability to be personable with difficult clients. Candidate must also be very detail oriented, be able to handle a high call volume and work well as part of a professional team. The position is for a full-time medical secretary (38-40 hours per week), and availability to work at least one late night (until 6:30/7:00pm) per week is required. THE CORE HOURS FOR THIS POSITION ARE MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:00AM - 5:00PM (NON-NEGOTIABLE) WITH 1 CLOSING NIGHT REQUIRED. Candidate must have knowledge of ICD-10 coding and medical terminology. Job duties include: Checking-in patients and registering new patients, entering demographics and scanning documents into EMR, handling Medical records requests for disability/legal/insurance purposes, collecting/posting copayments and account balances, verifying insurance eligibility for deductibles and coinsurances, tracking referrals, answering a 10-line phone system and triaging calls appropriately to clinical staff, scheduling and confirming appointments, scheduling patient testing at outside facilities, ordering lab work and radiology testing, calling insurances to obtain coverage and prior-authorization for diagnostic imaging, procedures, etc., performing other duties as assigned. Candidates with a CMA/RMA license and experience a plus - to be cross-trained as a Medical Assistant when needed. Salary will be determined based upon skills and experience. Looking for enthusiastic and dependable candidates only!

Requirements

Medical Receptionist: 2 years (Required)
Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical Insurances
Detailed Oriented and Accuracy in Fast Paced Environment

Nice To Haves

CMA/RMA license and experience

Responsibilities

Checking-in patients and registering new patients
Entering demographics and scanning documents into EMR
Handling Medical records requests for disability/legal/insurance purposes
Collecting/posting copayments and account balances
Verifying insurance eligibility for deductibles and coinsurances
Tracking referrals
Answering a 10-line phone system and triaging calls appropriately to clinical staff
Scheduling and confirming appointments
Scheduling patient testing at outside facilities
Ordering lab work and radiology testing
Calling insurances to obtain coverage and prior-authorization for diagnostic imaging, procedures, etc.
Performing other duties as assigned