What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist position at Premier Cardiac and Vascular?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Receptionist, where your energetic and organized approach will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors. In this vital role, you will manage front desk operations, coordinate patient appointments, handle medical records, and ensure seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality patient care through efficient administrative support.
Duties
- Greet patients and visitors warmly, providing exceptional customer service with professional phone etiquette and clear communication.
- Schedule appointments efficiently using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as Epic, Meditech, or nextgen, ensuring optimal clinic flow.
- Verify insurance coverage, process medical collections, and handle billing procedures in compliance with health insurance policies like Medicare and HIPAA regulations.
- Manage medical records and electronic health records (EHR), review documentation for accuracy, and ensure proper filing according to clinical confidentiality policies.
- Assist with medical coding including CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding to support accurate billing and documentation review.
- Support clinical staff by preparing care plans, updating patient information, and managing office supplies to maintain an organized medical office environment.
- Use computer skills to update patient information, enter data accurately in EMR/EHR systems such as eClinicalWorks or Athenahealth, and perform 10-key typing tasks efficiently.
Experience
- Prior clinic or medical office experience is highly preferred, especially in a front desk or administrative support role within a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Meditech, or Athenahealth is essential for managing electronic health records effectively.
- Strong knowledge of health insurance processes including Medicare billing and medical collections enhances your ability to support billing operations.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and documentation review ensures accuracy in clinical documentation and billing procedures.
- Excellent customer service skills combined with bilingual abilities are a plus for serving diverse patient populations effectively.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite for administrative tasks such as filing, scheduling, and correspondence is required.
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and clinical confidentiality policies is crucial to uphold patient privacy at all times.
Join us in making a difference by providing outstanding administrative support that empowers healthcare providers to deliver exceptional patient care!
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 2% match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20