Medical Office Receptionist – Family Care – Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Weatherford, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Office Receptionist will deliver care to patients utilizing the Medical Office Receptionist Process. Under direct supervision, this role performs patient check-in at the time of visit and completes all necessary paperwork to ensure an efficient admitting process and compliance with all clinic and regulatory policies. The receptionist will answer phone calls, schedule appointments, obtain accurate patient and insurance information, collect copays and deductible amounts, and copy/scan patient access related hard copy materials into the electronic medical record. They will prepare charts for patient appointments, conduct all functions associated with patient check-out, and perform duties involving record filing and retrieval. Additionally, the role involves confirming next day appointments, alerting patients about needed documentation and payment details, and following up with patients regarding the Missed Appointment Policy. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Be an outgoing individual with a friendly attitude
Have strong attention to detail
Be able to multi-task front desk job responsibilities for a busy Family Practice/Internal Medicine Clinic
Must have outstanding communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
Have knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements
Have demonstrated strong customer service and communication skills
Have organizational and time management skills
Be proficient computer skills
Have knowledge of clinic procedures and regulatory requirements
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
Be a team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Six months Medical experience in a Clinic (strongly preferred)
EPIC experience (preferred)
Six months Business Office Customer Service experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs patient check-in at the time of visit and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance.
Answers phone calls and directs them appropriately.
Schedules appointments according to office guideline.
Obtains accurate patient and insurance information, collecting copays and deductible amounts.
Copies/scans patient access related hard copy materials (e.g., ID, referrals, insurance cards, etc.) into the correct location in the electronic medical record.
Prepares charts for patient appointments making sure all necessary information is complete.
Conducts all functions associated with patient check-out including pricing services, collecting patient responsibility payments, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
Performs duties involving record filing and retrieval and assisting with the filing of registration documentation in electronic medical records.
Confirms next day appointments and alerts patients as to what documentation is needed, including details associated with time-of-service payment.
Follows up with patients regarding the Missed Appointment Policy and sends out the appropriate communications.
Performs other duties as assigned.