What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist position at Summus Healthcare?
Summus Healthcare and Premier Independent Physicians, are adding a reliable Medical Receptionist to support our Primary care office in Aubrey, TX.
What will you do:
- Greets patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone.
- Scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
- Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying providers of patients’ arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding providers of service delays.
- Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties, answering patients' questions, and maintaining the reception area.
- Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
- Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
- Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information, recording, and collecting patients. charges, controlling credit extended to patients, filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.
- Verify insurance benefits and obtain referrals and prior authorizations as needed.
- Helps patients in distress by responding to urgencies and emergencies.
- Protects patients' rights by maintaining the confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned and required.
What are we looking for:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Some colleges preferred.
- At least 2 years of medical front office experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Experience using Electronic Medical Record systems. (EMRs)
- Experience using multi-line phone systems.
- Experience scheduling.
- Excellent patient service and patient relationship skills.
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and efficient.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
What are the details:
- This is a full-time position.
- Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00pm.
- Compensation starts at $17.00 per hour and is dependent on experience.
About Summus Healthcare:
Summus Healthcare manages primary care and specialty clinics throughout North Texas. These clinics fall under our medical group - Premier Independent Physicians. We believe in providing patients with premier care and supporting our employees with training, mentoring, and development opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How soon would you be able to start?
- As for compensation, how much are you looking to make?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Medical receptionist: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Aubrey, TX 76227 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17