Front Desk Representative

Gastro Health; Chelmsford (MA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gastro Health is seeking a Front Desk Representative to warmly greet patients, schedule appointments, and support physicians and care center providers in a busy Chelmsford, MA office. You will manage check-in/out, verify insurance, and keep patient records accurate and organized.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years' experience in a medical setting, strong data entry skills, and a customer-first approach. This role requires good communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in medical practice or a similar setting.

Responsabilités

• Greet patients in a pleasant and timely manner.
• Utilize practice management system to create provider records and manage patient documents.
• Verify registration forms and obtain referring/primary physician information.
• Ensure current referrals are on file and verify insurance benefits.
• Collect co-pays and other balances, post payments, and balance the batch daily.
• Maintain lobby/reception area and assist with questions as needed.

Connaissances

Computer literate

Customer service

Data entry

Effective communicator

Knowledge of insurance carrier reqs

Multi-tasker

Positive attitude

Self-directed

Team player

Cross-train willingness

Description du poste

About Gastro Health:

Gastro Health is an extensive and diverse group of professionals dedicated to digestive and liver health. Now with more than 120 locations in seven states, our team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nutritionists, technicians, and support team are on a mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

Position Summary:

The Front Desk Representative interacts with patients daily, and they provide valuable administrative assistance to the physicians and care center providers.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Greet patients in a pleasant and timely manner.
• Utilize practice management system to create provider records, scan medical records & documents including active medical insurance cards, driver’s license, or equivalent ID, & maintain insurance information.
• Verify registration forms are complete & obtain referring physician & primary physician information.
• Ensure the patient has a current referral on the date of service. Obtain referral if necessary.
• Verify insurance benefits and eligibility prior to office visits & procedures.
• Collect all applicable co-payment, coinsurance, deductible, or outstanding balances from the patient & post all payments collected.
• Ensure the time-of-service batch is balanced and closed daily.
• Research & assist patients with questions regarding balances including collecting applicable payments.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of lobby/reception area including stocking of business cards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in medical practice or a similar setting

Required Skills And Abilities

• Computer Literate
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Effective Communicator
• Knowledge of insurance carrier requirements
• Multi-tasker
• Positive Attitude
• Self-Directed
• Team Player
• Must be willing to cross-train

Why You'll Thrive at Gastro Health

We look for team members who embody our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Empowerment, Continuous Improvement, Positive Attitude, and Customer Focus. These values guide how we care for our patients, support one another, and deliver exceptional healthcare every day.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Primarily performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, computer use, and communication.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs., pushing/pulling, and climbing stairs.
• Frequent interaction with staff, managers, patients, families/caregivers, providers, vendors, and other business partners.
• May require occasional weekends, holidays, or varying shifts based on business needs.

Communication Requirements

• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and understand English to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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