Medical Receptionist (Westlake/Lakeway)
Department: Clinical Support
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Austin, TX
Reporting To: Natasidi Jamon
Description
The Aspire Front Office Medical Assistant is a vital part of our clinical staff in our mission to cure patients who suffer from allergy and sinus problems. They will deliver a memorable experience for our patients with each interaction they have, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction are top of mind. They will practice precision everywhere including completing allergy tests, administering injections and entering patient information into our EMR. They will share responsibility with the front desk team, collecting payment and scheduling follow ups as needed. They will exemplify integrity in everything that they do, always doing what is best for our team and our patients.
Clinic Locations & Hours:
Monday/Thursday - Lakeway - 7:45am-5pm
Tuesday/Wednesday - Westlake - 7:45am-5pm
Friday - Westlake - 7:45am-12pm
Westlake: 5656 Bee Caves Rd. Suite C-104, West Lake Hills ,TX 78746
Lakeway: 1310 Ranch Rd 620 S, Suite B-9, Lakeway ,TX 78734
What You'll Be Doing
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
•Greeting, welcoming, and directing patients and visitors appropriately with a friendly demeanor.
•Reaching out to insurance providers to obtain CT authorizations.
•Collecting patient payments for outstanding balances and current appointments.
•Answering all incoming phone calls and providing accurate information & resources.
•Scheduling follow-up appointments through our scheduling software.
•Recording patient health information accurately into the EHR system which includes insurance information, demographic information, referral source, contact information, and PCP information.
•Being familiar with our Electronic Health Record (EHR) Practice Management Platform
•Preparing and organizing patient paperwork for upcoming appointments.
•Scanning and attaching patient records or documents into their charts.
•Monitoring incoming pharmacy shipments to prepare for patient pick-up.
•Conducting weekly bank deposits, if warranted, depending on your region.
•Checking incoming mail and processes accordingly.
•Ensuring all of the end-of-day reports and logs are accurate and complete.
•Stocking the front desk, waiting room, and break room with the necessary supplies.
•Scheduling Drug Rep lunches if approved by the provider.
•Requesting Medical Records from outside providers.
•Assisting in coordinating allergen vial transfers.
•Possess willingness to be cross-trained in a variety of both front and back-office duties to provide full-cycle clinic support. This includes but is not limited to:
o Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections or, at the very least, complete double checks to ensure dosing is correct for our Medical Assistants.
o Perform Drop Pick Up appointments with patients starting sublingual immunotherapy ("SLIT")
o Check testing boards for Medical Assistants to ensure accuracy of the allergens being tested.
o Check patients' vitals when needed.
Requirements

• 6 months of front desk receptionist (preferably in the Healthcare industry)
• Highly prefer a Medical assistant background
• Flexibility to travel within assigned region

Preferred education and experience:

• Medical Assistant Certificate, vocational nurse license or related experience
• Current CPR Certification

Skills & Knowledge

• Must have basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills
• Must be able to effectively and clearly communicate
• Must possess the ability to maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public
• Must possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in a difficult or emergent situation (eg. Deescalate)

What Benefits do we offer Aspire Employees?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• Free Allergy Testing and Discounted Treatments
• 401(k) Generous Employer Match
• Gym Membership Discount

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Aspire Allergy & Sinus is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.