Medical Receptionist - OB Office

Tenor Health Foundation • Scranton, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide a variety of clerical duties to the physicians and other members of the physicians’ office which includes receiving patients and visitors, determining their needs and directing them accordingly. This role involves answering telephones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, receiving payments and issuing receipts, and performing routine filing.

Requirements

• Skill to balance and reconcile figures
• Ability to operate a computer, copy machine, calculator, and fax machine
• Ability to greet patients and answer the phone in a pleasant and helpful manner
• Knowledge of appropriate grammar and spelling
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees, and the public
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical office and business office procedures
• Knowledge of third party payers
• Use of the office site computer system for registration and appointment scheduling
• Some knowledge of CPT and/or ICD-9 CODING

Responsibilities

• Receiving patients and visitors, determining their needs and directing them accordingly
• Answering telephones
• Taking messages
• Scheduling appointments
• Receiving payments and issuing receipts
• Performing routine filing
• File/Scan materials
• Obtain and/or verify patient demographic and insurance information

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED