What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist/Front Desk position at Sentinel Plastic Surgery?
```Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and professional Medical Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a medical or dental office setting and possess excellent customer service and organizational skills. As a Medical Receptionist, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient service, managing patient appointments, and ensuring the smooth operation of the front desk.
Duties:
- Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries or direct calls to the appropriate person
- Schedule patient appointments and maintain the appointment calendar
- Enter patient insurance information and collect co-pays or payments
- Learn and enter patient data into electronic medical records system Nextech
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
- Administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and scanning documents
- Collaborate with medical staff to ensure efficient patient flow and provide excellent customer service
- Handle patient inquiries or concerns with empathy and professionalism
Experience:
- Previous experience working as a Medical Receptionist or in a similar role preferred
- Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures a plus, but we will train
- Experience in using electronic medical records systems preferred
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle high call volumes with professionalism
- Experience working in an ER or urgent care setting is a plus
If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for providing exceptional patient service, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Medical Receptionist!```
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Blairsville, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16