Front Office Receptionist - Erie, PA

QualDerm Partners • Erie, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

QualDerm Partners is the largest multi-state female-founded and owned dermatology network in the U.S. with over 150 locations. Their mission is to educate communities and healthcare professionals about skin health, including prevention, risk factors, and achieving healthy skin. They aim to provide accessible dermatologic care and create a rewarding work environment with competitive compensation and benefits. The Front Office Receptionist will be responsible for patient registration, insurance verification, and providing exceptional customer service in a medical setting, following established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Accurate and timely patient registration utilizing medical systems.
• Utilize facility medical necessity tool to verify appropriate patient insurance coverage.
• Perform work according to established policies and procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service to physicians, patients, family members and all other medical professionals.
• High School Diploma required
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred
• 1 year customer service experience in health care office preferred

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.
• Notes patient arrival in Practice Management System (EMR).
• Identifies patients by date of birth and name in computer system and creates new account if patient is not in the system.
• Prepares necessary patient paperwork prior to patient’s appointment.
• Calls “No Show” appointments to reschedule, makes appropriate notations in Practice Management System and sends letters to patients when necessary.
• Optimizes patient satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone and comforts patients by anticipating their anxieties and answering their questions.
• Helps in emergency situations by quickly responding to patients in distress by using good reasoning and judgment.
• Reviews Practice Management System (EMR) for information that needs to be updated. Works with patients to obtain updated information and accurately enters information in Practice Management System (EMR).
• Identifies payer sources, verifies insurance eligibility, financial status and assigns correct payor type. Verifies if prior authorization from insurance is required; notifies Billing Department, if required.
• Responsible for keeping the reception area clean and organized.
• Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information, recording and collecting patient copays and/or balances at check in/out.
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, and reports changes as needed.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
• Routinely demonstrates superior customer service skills.
• Answers the telephone in a timely and polite manner.
• Communicates with patients, visitors, providers, and team members in a courteous, professional, cooperative and mature manner.
• May participate in supporting the clinic’s social media presence, including gathering content, sharing clinic-approved updates, and assisting with community engagement efforts as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay – Attractive compensation to reward your hard work
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to keep you covered
• Generous 401(k) Plan – Company matches 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue PTO from day one, plus enjoy 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with basic life coverage, with the option for additional plans
• Disability Protection – Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect you in unexpected circumstances
• Additional Wellness Plans – Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans for extra security
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges
• Exclusive Employee Discounts – Save on products and services with special discounts just for you
• Referral Bonus Program – Earn bonuses by referring qualified candidates to join the team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED