MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST NEEDED!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet patients, families, staff and visitors to the facility.
• Answer and appropriately handle incoming phone calls, faxes and electronic messages.
• Register new patients in the EMR and assist with any required paperwork, as appropriate.
• Schedule patient appointments based on provider schedule including in-person and telehealth visits.
  • Coordinate telehealth or offsite visits with various facilities.
  • Confirm upcoming appointments.
• Handle insurance related tasks such as verifying patient eligibility, obtaining prior authorization and collecting copays/self-pay payments.
• Maintain front desk area in a clean and organized manner ensuring a sufficient supply of office/clerical supplies.
• Maintain patient waiting area in a clean and welcoming manner.
• In absence of a medical assistant -
  • Escort patient to exam rooms.
  • Daily exam room maintenance and weekly supply inventory.
• Ensures that all beginning and end of day procedure/tasks are followed and completed in a timely manner.
• Other tasks, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED.
• ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN A MEDICAL OFFICE IS REQUIRED!
• eClinicalWorks experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service orientated personality.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be willing to travel!
• Bi-lingual - Spanish, Creole, or French are a HUGE plus!

SCHEDULE:

• Per Diem - travel stipend included!