Medical Receptionist - Alexandria, VA

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery • Alexandria, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is seeking a Medical Receptionist to support patient care and front-office operations at its Alexandria, Virginia location. The role focuses on welcoming patients, facilitating their timely entry into the office, handling patient forms and records, and supporting the front office business administrators and Office Manager. It also includes telephone communication and scheduling support, patient check-in and check-out, and other assigned office tasks. The position may involve screening patients and employees, rooming patients, and sanitizing work areas while following social-distancing guidance and wearing appropriate PPE.

The employer describes a competitive compensation and benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and an emphasis on providing a positive patient experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High school-level education.
• Type 40 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Personable, dependable, and responsible.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and impeccable customer-service skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical computer programs.
• Knowledge of insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient and timely patient entry to the office.
• Greet patients professionally.
• Provide appropriate literature, information, and forms; check forms for accuracy and completion.
• Copy insurance identification cards and driver's licenses and perform other general medical-office activities.
• Support front-office business administrators and the Office Manager with operational tasks.
• Pull and file patient records.
• Communicate with patients by telephone, including outreach and scheduling support.
• Set up charts for new patients.
• Screen patients and employees upon entry, as needed.
• Check patients in and out.
• Room patients while keeping social-distancing guidelines.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Sanitize and clean assigned areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Office Manager.

Benefits

• Incentive plans offering the opportunity to earn up to an additional $2 per hour.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Paid holidays, vacation, floating holiday, and personal time off.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and other voluntary benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Up to 40% off products and cosmetic procedures.
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

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