Medical Receptionist | PRN
About The Position
The Medical Receptionist greets patients promptly and politely, provides directions and assistance, and supplies required forms for completion and signature. The position may provide exam-preparation instructions and materials. It enters or verifies patient, referring physician, insurance, and exam information in radiology information systems to ensure accuracy and receipt. The receptionist reviews scheduled appointments and may call patients to confirm appointment details and explain required preparations. The role also schedules exams according to physician and facility availability, orders laboratory tests as necessary, and answers phones while addressing patient needs promptly and appropriately.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical reception tasks, clinic procedures, medical terminology, and paperwork processing requirements.
- Knowledge of and experience using office equipment, including telephone, fax, computer, and photocopier.
- Experience using radiology-related computer systems (RIS/PACS).
- Ability to communicate clearly in person and on the telephone.
- Ability to use interpersonal skills to interact effectively with physicians, facility staff, patients, and families when providing instructions or responding to questions.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner and provide directions, information, and assistance.
- Provide patients with appropriate forms for completion and signature.
- Provide exam-preparation instructions and materials when necessary.
- Enter and/or verify patient, referring physician, insurance, and exam information in RIS/PACS.
- Review scheduled appointments and contact patients by telephone as needed to confirm appointment date, time, and location.
- Advise patients of procedure preparations when necessary.
- Schedule patient exams based on physician and facility availability.
- Order laboratory tests as necessary.
- Answer phones pleasantly and handle patient needs promptly and appropriately.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive total rewards package.
- Health and wellness coverage options, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) with employer offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and productivity programs where eligible.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- True work-life balance in an outpatient setting.
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