Medical Front Desk & Patient Care Coordinator

Stony Brook Administrative Services; Nesconset (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Administrative Services is seeking a Medical Receptionist for a busy cardiology practice. You will be the first point of contact for patients, greet and register them, verify demographics and insurance in the EMR, and collect co-pays. You will also schedule appointments and maintain charts while upholding HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, experience with medical insurance processes, and strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Understanding of various insurance plans and the need for authorization/referrals.
• Computer and/or EMR experience.
• At least one year of prior work experience in a medical office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Answer, screen and route phone calls; take messages and ensure delivery.
• Greet and register each patient as they arrive.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information in the EMR.
• Collect co-payments as needed.
• Notify the provider of patient arrival.
• Schedule appointments and procedures.
• Maintain/prepare patient charts and physician schedule.
• Open and close the office as needed.
• Ensure HIPAA & OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Insurance Plans

EMR Systems

Medical Office Experience

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Job description

Stony Brook Administrative Services is seeking a Medical Receptionist for a busy cardiology practice. You will be the first point of contact for patients, greet and register them, verify demographics and insurance in the EMR, and collect co-pays. You will also schedule appointments and maintain charts while upholding HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, experience with medical insurance processes, and strong communication and multitasking abilities.