Receptionist, Vernal Clinic, PRN (As needed)

Uintah Basin Medical Center•Vernal, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting. Greets and registers patients. Verifies patient demographic and insurance information. Performs clerical duties. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, office/clinic staff, and the medical staff. Participates in performance improvement activities. This position does not have a set schedule and requires the ability to work last minute with short notice.

Requirements

Ability to work last minute with short notice.
Excellent attendance record.
Professional appearance and personal conduct.
Wears appropriate clothing for job functions.
Wears ID badge.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
HIPAA compliant.

Responsibilities

Registers all patients, gives new patients medical forms to complete.
Verifies patient demographic, employment, and insurance information.
Explains billing policies, collects copayments, and refers patients without insurance to the office/clinic manager.
Schedules new and return appointments; explains the registration process and gives directions to new patients; may explain procedure preparation to patients.
Answers the telephone in a professional and courteous manner; takes messages; directs calls to appropriate staff members.
Maintains daily patient log.
Maintains a good working relationship with office/clinic staff members and physicians.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
Maintains excellent attendance record.
Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
HIPAA compliant.