Front Desk Receptionist

MedVanta Careers•Germantown, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A small orthopaedic practice requires the assistance of a front desk receptionist for our Germantown, Maryland office. We are a division of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO), 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. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of medical office administrative experience preferred.
Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.
Strong interpersonal skills, including superior customer service skills and a high level of professionalism.
Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
Required to be proficient in Windows based office technologies.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.

Responsibilities

Creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting and attending to patients upon arrival in person and over the phone and notifies providers of patient arrivals.
Maintains appointment schedule in an efficient and accurate manner to avoid overlap and optimize patient satisfaction and provider schedules.
Manages multiline telephone system efficiently and politely, minimizing hold time.
Ensures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.