What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist position at Lilia Hernandez MD?
Job Overview:
Medical Receptionist We are a Primary Care specialty clinic. We are seeking individuals willing to be a part of a team that is dedicated to patient care and able to function in a fast pace working environment.
Medical Receptionist: Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information, recording and collecting patient charges, controlling credit extended to patients, and filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims. Duties and Responsibilities: Serves patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts. Welcomes patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries. Keeps patient appointments on schedule in the EMR and working off the EMR to maintain clinic physician’s schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival, reviewing patient check-in compared to schedule, and reminding providers of service delays. Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information. Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information, recording and collecting patient charges, controlling credit extended to patients, and filing, collecting, and expediting patient information in order to assist Clinic’s Billing personnel. Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating. Verifies patient insurance information by interviewing patient and recording it in the patient’s account. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; practice policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
Work Hours and Benefits: Individual must be able to work an 8-hours shift, Monday through Friday. Clinic hours are from 7AM through 6PM. Individual must be willing to work overtime when needed. Some Saturdays may be necessary as well. Benefits are a competitive package discussed during the interview.
Medical Receptionist Qualifications/Skills: Supply management. Verbal communication Infection control Creating a safe, effective environment Organization Scheduling Professionalism Customer focus Confidentiality Bedside manner Medical teamwork Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: Bilingual (English and Spanish) 1 years in a medical office Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology. Experience with Eclinicals EMR is a plus. Previous experience in a Primary Care clinic setting is a plus. Apply: Please apply though Indeed or submit your current resume to Admin@rlmdpa.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Brownsville, TX 78526 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $14