Medical Front Office Specialist

Preferred Primary Care Physicians; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist for a Scott Township area practice. You will greet patients, check-in/out, schedule appointments and manage calls and payments in a confidential, professional manner.

Responsibilities include maintaining scheduling, processing encounters, and providing clerical support as needed. A high school diploma and at least 6 months in a medical front office are required; benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) month medical front office experience. Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical terminology is a must.

Responsibilities

• Greet Patients that arrive according to the established guidelines of the office.
• Check-in patients, verify and update information in electronic medical system and collect co-payments.
• Check-out patients, scheduling necessary appointments.
• Maintain computer scheduling in accordance with office protocol.
• Answer telephones, screen calls, take messages and provide information in accordance with established protocol.
• Collection of payments and proper cash reconciliation.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• Screen visitors and respond to routine requests for information.
• Closeout procedures, gathering encounter forms, processing daily activities of coding, batching, billing and hospital visits.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preferred Primary Care Physicians is seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist for a Scott Township area practice. You will greet patients, check-in/out, schedule appointments and manage calls and payments in a confidential, professional manner.

Responsibilities include maintaining scheduling, processing encounters, and providing clerical support as needed. A high school diploma and at least 6 months in a medical front office are required; benefits are offered.