Front Desk Receptionist

Lowcountry Oncology Associates•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Lowcountry Oncology Associates is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to join their team. The mission of the organization is to deliver high-quality and compassionate cancer care in the community. The Front Desk Receptionist will be responsible for greeting and directing patients and visitors, providing clinic and appointment information, and communicating among departments. This role involves updating patient information, assisting patients with forms, and managing the flow of information within the clinic.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of one year’s experience in customer service setting, preferably receptionist experience in healthcare setting and experience with office equipment.
Customer-service oriented
Excellent telephone etiquette
Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
Knowledge of patient billing procedures.

Responsibilities

Answers telephones, screens callers, relays messages, and greets visitors.
Promote accuracy and efficiency in front desk procedures and paperwork.
To register patients according to LOA protocols.
To explain clinic policy to patients while receiving and delivering messages.
To assist patients with accurately completing appropriate forms and documents for the required information.
To handle and manage the continuous flow of information from doctors' offices and health care establishments.
To respect and maintain the privacy and dignity of clients, to assure client confidentiality at all times.
To organize and maintain forms and office stationery required for front desk activities and overflowing paper documents.
To schedule follow up appointments and treatment appointments.
Travels to satellite locations and floats to other clinics if needed.
Assist with training of front desk staff.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community.