Front Desk Receptionist

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LL; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability benefits

EAP

Job summary

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to provide a welcoming, professional impression for patients and visitors. You will manage appointments, answer inquiries, assist with billing questions, and support daily administrative operations while ensuring accurate patient records.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of medical office experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical office administrative experience required.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite required; experience with medical record systems preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Great customer service skills required.
• Must be reliable with cash handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in person and over the phone; direct to appropriate staff.
• Maintain appointment schedules to optimize patient and provider time.
• Manage multiline phone system efficiently and courteously.
• Retrieve and update patient records; verify insurance information.
• Collect patient charges and assist with billing questions.
• Maintain reception area and office supplies; anticipate needs.
• Communicate with providers and staff to coordinate scheduling and patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical record systems

Job description

Position Summary / Scope of Responsibility

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce. The Front Desk Receptionist provides the first professional, knowledgeable, and caring impression for patients. The Front Desk Receptionist provides outstanding customer service by greeting patients promptly and in a welcoming manner, either in person or over the phone. Responsible for coordinating the daily administration of physicians, staff, visitors, and patients at a healthcare facility. The Front Desk Receptionist schedules appointments, answers patient inquiries, monitors stock and supplies, and ensures all patient information, including billing, is documented fully and accurately.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting and attending to patients upon arrival in person and over the phone and notifies providers of patient arrivals.
• Maintains appointment schedule in an efficient and accurate manner to avoid overlap and optimize patient satisfaction and provider schedules.
• Manages multiline telephone system efficiently and politely, minimizing hold time.
• Ensures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records.
• Verifies financial records and collects patient charges while filing and expediting third-party claims.
• Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders. Including maintaining reception area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Obtains patient identification and insurance information and assists patients with completing needed documentation, insurance information, and billing questions.
• Proactively communicates efficiently and collaboratively with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and any other related staff to ensure a team awareness of scheduling, patient details, and potential service delays.
• Opens and sorts office mail. Delivers outgoing mail to the post office daily.
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS and assists other staff members as needed.
• Performs all duties in compliance with local, state, federal laws, and CAO policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

The Front Desk Receptionist reports directly to the Front Office Manager. This role does not have direct reports.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Minimum of at least 2 years of medical office administrative experience required.
• A combination of relevant education and experience that equates to the requirements above may be considered.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products required. Experience working with medical record systems preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Great Customer service skills required.
• Must be reliable with Cash/Money handling techniques.

Competencies/Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate to achieve assignments.
• Confident and critical thinker who will seek input to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when performing desk duties.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting.
• Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
• Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading materials from printed sources and computer screens.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental benefits including disability and additional coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Full-time employees are eligible for employer-paid life insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) participation. Benefits eligibility and employer contribution levels may vary.

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