- Answer telephones, triage calls, take messages, and provide information
- Provide support services to patients and medical staff
- Schedule appointments and admissions as required
- Prepare patient charts and office documents
- Scan and sort documents into the Electronic Health Record
- Attend staff meetings
- Maintain files and assist in updating office systems
- Inventory office supplies and assist with office equipment maintenance
- Book, coordinate, and reschedule patient appointments
- Relay necessary messages to staff and doctors
- Answer questions regarding appointments, prescriptions, and testing
- Greet and register patients promptly and pleasantly
- Verify necessary information and update patient records
- Assemble paperwork and forms for patient visits
- Request referrals and authorizations as needed
- Log payments and balance receipts
- Ensure copays are balanced and reports are properly produced
- Oversee the reception area and coordinate patient movement
- Report problems or irregularities
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Adhere to company and Practice Leader best practices
- Perform other related work as assigned or required
- Work in multiple locations as required
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required
- Completion of business school or related training, including computer courses preferred
- One (1) year of progressive responsibility and directly related work experience
- Experience with and proficiency in electronic medical records; EPIC software a plus
- Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office
- Ability to speak, read, and write English clearly
- Knowledge of medical office procedures
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic to calculate, balance, and reconcile figures and make change accurately
- Skill in operating a computer, fax, and copy machine
- Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and doctors
- Measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations required as a condition of employment
- Bilingual Spanish desired
Core Competencies
Demonstrates proficiency in electronic medical records management, appointment scheduling, and patient interaction while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to medical office procedures. Capable of effectively communicating with patients and staff, ensuring a smooth operational flow in a medical environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Patient Interaction
- Knowledge of Medical Office Procedures
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Appointment Scheduling
- Basic Arithmetic
- Document Preparation
- Data Entry
Soft Skills
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Varicella, Influenza)
Industry Keywords
- Medical Office Procedures
- Patient Confidentiality
- Office Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Registration
- Referral and Authorization Requests
Tools & Technologies
- EPIC Software
- Computer
- Fax MachineCopy Machine