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A front desk receptionist role in Hopkinsville, KY is available in a medical practice. You will welcome patients and visitors, register them, verify demographics and insurance, and answer routine inquiries by phone or in person.
You will schedule appointments, handle clerical tasks, collect co-pays, balance cash, and keep the front office tidy. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy setting.
Welcomes patients and visitors in person or on the telephone by providing quality customer service, answering or referring inquiries. Registers patients. Verifies patient demographic and insurance information. Performs clerical duties. Meets the communication needs of the patient / family, office staff and the medical staff. Participates in performance improvement activities.
Customer Services:
Telephone: Answers telephone, processes call, takes incoming messages and distributes appropriately. Route calls to appropriate staff. Returns all messages in a timely manner.
Clerical Services:
Patient Registration
Appointment Scheduling
Facilitates request for medical and administrative needs.
Scans and uploads patient paper documents.
Sorting and distributing incoming mail in either electronic or paper format
Financial Services:
Obtains insurance information on patients and approval for all services.
Collects co-pays / deductible and outstanding balances.
Balances and keeps track of cash box.
Tracks money collected and verifies total against receipt sheet daily.
Environmental Services:
Maintains the front office and lobby areas to insure cleanliness and order.
Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of your personal work space and department.
Monitors office supply levels and requests when needed.
Monitors office equipment and make service request as needed.
Minimum Education: High School education or G.E.D equivalent
Work Experience: Previous experience in medical practice is preferred
Required License/ Certification/Registration: None
Skills:
Customer Services:
Telephone: Answers telephone, processes call, takes incoming messages and distributes appropriately. Route calls to appropriate staff. Returns all messages in a timely manner.
Clerical Services:
Patient Registration
Appointment Scheduling
Facilitates request for medical and administrative needs.
Scans and uploads patient paper documents.
Sorting and distributing incoming mail in either electronic or paper format
Financial Services:
Obtains insurance information on patients and approval for all services.
Collects co-pays / deductible and outstanding balances.
Balances and keeps track of cash box.
Tracks money collected and verifies total against receipt sheet daily.
Environmental Services:
Maintains the front office and lobby areas to insure cleanliness and order.
Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of your personal work space and department.
Monitors office supply levels and requests when needed.
Monitors office equipment and make service request as needed.