Medical Receptionist

Job Highlights

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Responsibilities

• Checks patients in and out.
• Registers patients, collecting co-pays and deposits at the front desk.
• Prepares all necessary documents for patients to complete including new patient paperwork, insurance cards, notice of privacy practices.
• Creates new patient charts and pulls existing charts as needed.
• Files documentation into charts.
• Maintains the confidentiality, security and physician safety of patient's medical records.
• Maintains a pre-determined, organized medical record format.
• Interacts with physician/office personnel in a friendly manner.
• Answers the phone in a friendly manner and directs all calls appropriately.
• Adheres to facilities clinical guidelines as they relate to this position.
• Completes annual mandatory training by the due date as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in a health care setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of all confidentiality requirements regarding patients and strict maintenance of proper confidentiality on all such information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and spelling and office ethics.