Medical Receptionist

Optima Dermatology • Plainfield, IN

9h

About The Position

The Dermatology Center of Indiana is recruiting an experienced full-time Medical Receptionist to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Plainfield, IN.
Responsibilities:
The following is an overview of the essential job functions and responsibilities; this may not be an all-encompassing list:

Requirements

• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the secretarial field.
• Must have the ability to perform data input, computer operations, verbal and written communications, math, medical terminology and demonstrate creativity.
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Computer skills a must.

Nice To Haves

• Prefers 1 to 3 years of secretarial or general clerical experience.
• Previous skills in healthcare are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs general administrative duties, which include answering telephone, keyboarding, filing, scanning, copying, and maintaining records, faxing, checking EMR fax inbox several times daily.
• Schedules appointments and procedures.
• Validates patients’ insurance coverage.
• Responsible for making pre-op calls to surgery patients and checking authorizations and pre-certifications for the next day.
• Makes confirmation calls regarding upcoming patient appointments and helps maintain a full patient schedule.
• Greets patients and families upon arrival to the Center.
• Maintains petty cash in conjunction with the Benefit’s Department.
• Collects all co-pays and deductibles, and co-insurance as needed.
• Performs charge entry functions in conjunction with the Benefit’s Department.
• Completes all close of day activities.
• Collects mail and gives to supervisor for opening and organization.
• Maintains work area and lobby in neat and orderly manner.
• Secures signature and/or documentation of authorization for invoice payment if needed.
• Responds to requests for medical record information from patients, physician offices, and other outside sources.
• Maintains patient database.
• Performs transcription and data entry as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining stock for front office and coffee room.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

What This Job Offers

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