Front Desk Receptionist

US Foot & Ankle Specialists; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is seeking a friendly Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance, collect payments, and maintain patient records in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years of medical admin experience, with strong communication and confidentiality skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of administrative support in a medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of health insurance processes and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and answer questions to ensure a smooth check-in.
• Schedule appointments and manage provider calendars.
• Register patients and update demographics and financial data.
• Verify insurance eligibility, referrals, and authorizations.
• Process payments and maintain patient records with accuracy.
• Prepare daily reports and assist with billing review as needed.
• Support office tasks and coordinate equipment and supply needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

HIPAA compliance awareness

Teamwork

Travel between locations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for a friendly, dependable Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and working in a busy healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you!

As the first point of contact for our patients, you'll play an important role in creating a positive patient experience while supporting the day-to-day operations of the medical office.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Greet patients upon arrival and address questions and concerns
• Answer incoming calls, provide information, transfer calls, and take messages as needed
• Schedule appointments and manage multiple provider calendars
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics and financial information
• Facilitate patient flow by notifying providers of arrivals, monitoring delays, and communicating updates to patients and staff
• Maintain and update patient records through data entry, faxing, and scanning
• Collect payments, including deductibles, coinsurance, balances, copays, and sales of OTC items
• Review and update accounts receivable/payable changes since prior visits
• Maintain an accurate log of orthotics received; contact patients for follow-ups and schedule appointments accordingly
• Monitor office supply inventory, place orders, and coordinate equipment maintenance and service
• Verify insurance eligibility, referrals, and authorizations in preparation for next-day appointments
• Prepare and process daily reports, deposit slips, and upload financial records to shared files
• Review billing claims and denials; gather required information from providers or patients to resolve issues
• Support additional office tasks and projects as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of administrative support experience in a medical environment preferred
• Knowledge of health insurance processes, including pre-authorization, insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9/ ICD-10 coding preferred
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high levels of patient satisfaction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA compliance at all times
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Team-oriented mindset, flexibility, and a willingness to learn
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer systems

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:

• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
• Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments

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