Bilingual Medical Receptionist

The Center for Autism; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization based in Philadelphia is seeking a Medical Receptionist to perform essential front desk functions in a busy health center. The role will require managing patient appointments, verifying insurance, and maintaining patient records. Suitable candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in a medical office environment. This position offers full-time employment and requires excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in a medical office environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all front desk functions in a primary care setting.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance.
• Assist patients and manage patient registration data.

Skills

Knowledge of billing procedures and Insurance verification

Data Entry

Knowledge of medical terminology

Familiar with Managed Care Plans and Referral Process

Extensive Organization Skills

Pleasant manner

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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Job Details

Description

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees have received the first Covid-19 vaccination dose by the first day of employment. We will offer the Covid-19 vaccination at no cost, via our Health Centers.

Summary Job Description

Perform all medical receptionist functions at primary care and community-based health centers for underserved populations. The Medical Receptionist will report to the Health Center Administrator.

Age/Patient Populations Served

Age of Patient Population Served Pediatric (0 - 19 yrs) Adult (19 – 64 yrs) Geriatric (65 yrs & older) Nonage Specific Task (N/A) Population Bariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40, or greater than 35 with weight related comorbidities Patient with exceptional communication needs Patient with developmental delays Patient at the end of life Patient under isolation precautions All Populations

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for all front Desk Functions in a Primary Care setting
• Schedule Appointments
• Schedule specialty and ancillary appointments
• Answer Phones
• Complete Managed Care Referrals
• Obtain Pre-Certs when needed
• Responsible for patient registration data entry
• Verify Insurance
• Daily Batching of encounter forms
• Log referrals in the tracking system
• Follow up for reports from specialists
• Arrange transportation when needed for patients
• Assist patients when needed
• Review patient's charts and encounter forms for completion
• File reports, file charts
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Phmc Compliance Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowers, and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.
• Comply with the Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission, and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards.
• Adhere to all PHMC Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module.
  
  

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills

• Knowledge of billing procedures and Insurance verification
• Data Entry
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiar with Managed Care Plans and Referral Process
• Extensive Organization Skills
• Must have a pleasant manner.
• Ability to manage and complete work assigned by several staff
• Must be flexible
  
  

Experience

One to two years of experience in a medical office environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

SALARY: Based on education and experience.

PHMC is and EOE and an E- Verify Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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