Receptionist

Assume responsibility for all tasks required at the front desk, assisting patients and the physician as needed. Responsible for check-in and check-out of patients and answering incoming calls and scheduling patient appointments.

• Screen and process all incoming calls and schedule patient appointments.
• Verify that all patient and insurance information is complete and accurate and that referrals are on file and up-to-date as indicated by the patient's insurance policy.
• Collect all co-pays and payments due on patient's account.
• Schedule and prior authorize diagnostic studies, consultations and referrals with other physicians as directed by the physician providing- copies of necessary documentation for these appointments.
• Return phone messages for the physician including prescriptions to the pharmacy, messages to patients, insurance companies and other facilities as directed.
• Run missing charges report at end of each day, task to provider, print next day’s patient schedule.
• Run claim edit and unapplied credit reports at the end of each day, process and batch out daily settlements.
• Print credit card report and reconcile the machine daily and forward copies to the appropriate personnel.
• Copy and forward medical record requests upon receipt of appropriate release of information.
• Process, scan and file incoming, outgoing and interdepartmental correspondence, diagnostic reports, pathology reports and other associated paperwork to their designated areas.
• Comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
• Demonstrate hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
• Actively and appropriately participate in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
• Meet department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.
Qualifications :
• Education
• Education

Required : High School Graduate

Preferred : Work Experience

Work Experience

Required : Prior experience in a medical office

Preferred : 5 years experience in medical office

Licensure / Certifications / Registrations

Required : Preferred :

Preferred :

Other Skills / Knowledge

Required :

• Typing and computer skills necessary
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Can work independently

Preferred :

• Experience with electronic medical records system.
• Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of insurance policies and guidelines, confidentiality policies and procedures.

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