Medical Office Receptionist

The Emerge Center; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Supportive work environment

Paid time off

401k matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Emerge Center is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering children with autism and individuals with communication challenges through family-centered therapies. We are seeking a Medical Office Receptionist to support our therapy services and ensure smooth administrative operations, creating a welcoming environment for patients.

As the front-line contact, you will greet patients, schedule appointments, collect insurance details, and handle billing tasks while maintaining patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience in a medical office or healthcare setting preferred.
• Medtron experience, Insurance Authorization, Insurance Verification, and Billing Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients courteously and professionally.
• Schedule appointments and manage the appointment calendar.
• Collect and verify patient information, including insurance details.
• Manage patient records and ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handle incoming calls and inquiries, directing them to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with billing and insurance claims processing.
• Coordinate with therapeutic staff to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Ensure accuracy in data entry and documentation for billing and medical records.
• Maintain a clean and organized office environment.
• Assist in other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (related field)

Tools

Medtron

Insurance Authorization

Insurance Verification

Billing Experience

Job description

About Us:

The Emerge Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community by empowering children with autism and individuals with communication challenges to achieve independence through innovative and family-centered therapies.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Medical Office Receptionist to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our therapy services. The Medical Office Receptionist will be responsible for maintaining the smooth operation of our business office, ensuring efficient administrative processes, and facilitating a welcoming environment for our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Schedule appointments and manage the appointment calendar.
• Collect and verify patient information, including insurance details.
• Manage patient records and ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handle incoming calls and inquiries, directing them to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with billing and insurance claims processing.
• Coordinate with therapeutic staff to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Ensure accuracy in data entry and documentation for billing and medical records.
• Maintain a clean and organized office environment.
• Assist in other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree in a related field is a plus).
• Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Preferred: Medtron experience, Insurance Authorization, Insurance Verification, and Billing Experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in using office software and electronic health records systems.
• Compassion and dedication to serving the community.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Benefits:

• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of the community.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and others.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Emerge is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.