What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/ Front and Back Desk Receptionist position at CARING HEARTS FAMILY MEDICAL CENTERS LLC?
Our growing primary care practice is seeking an experienced bilingual English / Creole Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, and experienced in managing front office operations in a busy medical practice while providing excellent customer service to patients.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and check in patients in a courteous and professional manner
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
- Perform insurance verification and eligibility checks
- Collect patient copays, deductibles, and outstanding balances
- Maintain accurate patient information in the EMR system
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow
- Provide excellent customer service and patient support
- Hedis/MRA
Requirements:
- Previous front desk experience in a medical office (primary care preferred)
- Experience with insurance verification, copay collection, and deductibles
- Bilingual: English and Creole required
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Professional attitude and strong attention to detail
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience working at the front desk in a medical office or healthcare setting
- Fluent in English and Creole (required)
- Experience with medical scheduling and EMR systems
- Knowledge of insurance verification, copays, Hedis/RMA and patient registration
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred)
Preferred Skills
- Experience with EMR systems such as eClinicalWorks, Athenahealth, Kareo, or similar
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Experience handling referrals and prior authorizations
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Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20