Medical Receptionist

American Family Care Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team in a supportive small business environment. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth patient check-ins and check-outs, verifying insurance, and maintaining accurate records. You will play a vital role in enhancing patient relations and ensuring a positive experience. With flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about providing excellent care. Be part of a team that values your contributions and offers a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefit

Great Small Business Work Environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; medical clerical experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in and out, verifying insurance and collecting payments.
• Prepare the clinic for opening and maintain patient flow.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with documentation.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits/Perks

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, and more!

Company Overview

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability.

AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Job Summary

To accurately check patients in and out by verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining patient records and accounts. Maintain patient flow. Provide positive patient relations.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare the clinic for opening each day by reviewing the facility, opening all systems applications, and preparing new patient registration packets and required documents.
2. Greet patients, provide patients with initial paperwork and obtain copies of insurance and identification cards.
3. Register patients, update patient records, verify insurance accurately and timely, and check patients out.
4. Determine, collect, and process patient payments and address collection and billing issues.
5. Respond promptly to customer needs, provide excellent customer service, assist patients with follow-up appointments, and fulfill medical documentation requests.
6. Balance daily patient charges (cash, check, credit cards) against system reports.
7. Complete closing procedures by preparing closing documentation and submitting required reports.
8. Complete cash control procedures and secure financial assets.
9. Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
10. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent. Previous medical clerical experience preferred. Basic computer knowledge, e.g., Microsoft Office. Accuracy and detail orientation. Positive customer service skills. Well-groomed appearance. Clear and articulate phone mannerisms.