Medical Receptionist

East Texas Community Clinic Inc.; Athens (TX); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Texas Community Clinic Inc. in Athens, TX seeks a Medical Receptionist to greet patients and register them, coordinate appointments, and support smooth operation of a busy healthcare environment.

The role involves collecting co-pays, updating billing information, answering calls, and maintaining patient records while ensuring privacy and accuracy. A high school diploma and basic knowledge of medical terminology and software are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and diagnosis.
• Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications.
• Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures.
• Working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred.

Responsabilités

• Greet patients.
• Register patients according to established protocols.
• Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance.
• Ensure patient information is accurate including billing information.
• Inform patients of medical office procedures and policy.
• Maintain and manage patient records.
• Move patients through appointments as scheduled.
• Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries.
• Transfer calls as required.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Collect co-pays and payments.
• Schedule hospital admissions, tests, scans and outside appointments for patients.
• Obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals.
• Respond and comply to requests for information.
• Deal with incoming and outgoing post.
• Complete other clerical duties as assigned.
• Maintain stock of forms and office supplies.
• Ensure reception area is well maintained, neat and clean.
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.

Connaissances

Communication

Data collection

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

# Medical Receptionist115 MEDICAL CIRCLE - ATHENS, TX 75751## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryAdmin - Clerical## DescriptionAttend to patients on the phone and in person. Coordinate and organize appointments and documentation to facilitate the smooth running of the healthcare environment and support delivery of quality patient care.**Job Duties and Responsibilities*** greet patients* register patients according to established protocols* assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance* ensure patient information is accurate including billing information* inform patients of medical office procedures and policy* maintain and manage patient records* move patients through appointments as scheduled* answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries* transfer calls as required* schedule patient appointments* collect co-pays and payments* schedule hospital admissions, tests, scans and outside appointments for patients* obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals* respond and comply to requests for information* deal with incoming and outgoing post* complete other clerical duties as assigned* maintain stock of forms and office supplies* ensure reception area is well maintained, neat and clean* safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality## Qualifications**Education, Qualifications and Experience*** high school diploma* knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and diagnosis* knowledge of computer and relevant software applications* knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures* working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred**Key Competencies and Skills*** communication skills - able to listen effectively and express oneself in a clear and articulate manner* information collection and management - able to collect, organize and monitor data efficiently* planning and organizing - able to multi-task, prioritize and schedule tasks and activities* attention to detail - able to produce accurate and high quality work through concern for all areas involved* customer service skills - able to develop good customer relationships with a focus on achieving customer satisfaction* adaptability - able to adjust approach to meet changing demands and situations including dealing with diverse people* confidentiality - able to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards