Receptionist - Surgical Associates

Lifepoint Health • Clyde, NC

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Receptionist for Haywood Surgical Associates, joining our team, you’re
embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us
on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will
make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Haywood Surgical Associates where
we are committed to providing personalized and high-quality healthcare in a
friendly and welcoming environment.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Medical front office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and communicates with patients and providers.
• Coordinates workflow and complies records of office activities.
• Completes all aspects of check-in/check-out process.
• Enters and updates patient demographics and insurance information.
• Collects any copay/coinsurance balances for current visit and any outstanding balance from patients.
• Complete pre-appointment checklists and prepares accordingly.
• Places, answers, and directs phone calls and distributes messages. Including retrieval and distribution of answering service messages.
• Keeps office area neat and tidy.
• Monitors and maintains log of needed office supplies.
• Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
• Monitors and addresses all front office task buckets in a timely manner.
• Schedule referrals for patients to be seen by other physicians/specialists as ordered. Send all records needed and notify patient as needed.
• Completes other tasks, within scope of position, as delegated by the practice leads, supervisors, managers and Market director.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Fitness Center Access

What This Job Offers

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