Front Desk Receptionist - Orthopedics (Full-Time)

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist for Orthopedics in Centerville and Clayton locations. The role handles patient check-in, telephone inquiries, and front desk operations across two offices, supporting orthopedic providers.

The position requires basic medical terminology knowledge, receptionist experience in healthcare, and proficiency with computers and phone systems; ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Comprehension of medical terminology.
• Minimum one year receptionist experience in ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor’s office.
• Preferred one year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must have experience using Computer and phone system.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner; ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Admissions and registration of patients.
• Verifies accuracy of patient information and enters into medical software.
• Interacts with patients in waiting areas and assists clinical staff.
• Manages calls and directs to appropriate personnel.
• Handles referrals and arranges appointment scheduling.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and secure handling of records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Receptionist experience

Multi-tasking

Oral and written communication

Job description

Position:Front Desk Receptionist - Orthopedics (Full-Time)

Location: Centerville, OH

Job Id:1109

# of Openings:1

Front Desk Receptionist - Orthopedics - Centerville/Clayton Locations (Full-Time)

We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.

The OVMG ORTHOPEDICS- Receptionist is responsible for the courteous and prompt processing of patients in the waiting area. The OVMG ORTHOPEDICS- Receptionist is responsible for answering all incoming telephone calls and directing the calls to the appropriate personnel. The OVMG ORTHOPEDICS - Receptionist reports directly to the Office Manager for Orthopedics Practice and the OVMG Administrator.

This role will split days between the Clayton and Centerville offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Admission and registration of patients.
• Verifies the accuracy and completeness of patient clinical, demographic and insurance information. Enters corrected patient information into the medical software system at the time of registration.
• Interacts and assists patients in waiting rooms; rounds to clinical areas as needed.
• Communicates patient delays to the appropriate individuals.
• Assists with completion of FMLA and other paperwork.
• Follows up on referrals to spine practice.
• Inform the medical assistant/providers of any cancelled and/or altered appointments/procedures as directed.
• Protects patient confidentiality and dignity by concealing patient information; and keeps discussion of a patient’s procedure(s) to a tone discernable only to the patient/legal guardian.
• Maintains an orderly and secure system for storing patient medical forms at the front desk.
• Collects co-pays and other payments from patients.
• Always maintains a presence at the front desk with the exception of lunches and breaks and when communicating with medical assistants/providers.
• Retrieves and forwards general mailbox messages to the appropriate personnel.
• Retrieves patient’s medical records upon request of the patient, medical assistant or medical provider.
• Schedules and reschedules all office appointments as appropriate with the structured pre-set templating rules.
• Assisting with other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehension of medical terminology.
• Minimum one (1) year receptionist experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor’s office.
• Preferred 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must have experience using Computer and phone system.
• Competency in oral and written skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.