Medical Receptionist - Dermatology Clinic

WVU Medicine

17h

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. In collaboration with the health care team, the incumbent performs secretarial duties as assigned while functioning as the focal communication source in the office.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Efficient in the operation of office equipment including computers, fax, copiers, and telecommunications systems.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to answer, prioritize and triage telephone calls calmly and professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly motivated, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work based on operational needs of the department.
• Possess ability to relay information, and deal tactfully and harmoniously with others.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior medical office receptionist experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Ensures the patient feels welcome.
• Obtains appropriate consent for release of medical records and documents in patient record, log or files/indexes.
• Takes referrals from physicians and physicians’ offices. Schedules appointments based on diagnosis and other pertinent data.
• Prepares patient charts. Appropriate knowledge of scanning and indexing.
• Responsible for maintaining the necessary supplies for the functioning of the office.
• Accurately enters patient demographic information into computer, files and records patient information accurately and timely.
• Transcription and other records received are placed into patient charts and/or sent to primary care physician or referring physician in a timely manner.
• Familiar with close of day policy and procedures.
• Assists in other areas of department and corporation as needed, completing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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