Medical Receptionist

Summit Health Management; Clifton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a Medical Receptionist in Clifton, NJ. You will welcome patients, register them, coordinate with the team, answer phones, collect payments and ensure a smooth check-in with a friendly, service-oriented attitude.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, typing about 55 wpm, and bilingual abilities if required by the site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and a team player.
• Computer proficiency and typing skills (approx. 55 wpm).
• Bilingual abilities preferred depending on site location.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients.
• Register patients and coordinate intake and appointments.
• Enter/update patient information in the system.
• Assist patients with paperwork and scanning of records.
• Answer phones promptly and professionally.
• Process insurance information and verify eligibility.
• Collect co-pays and manage cash handling.
• Inform site manager of wait times and patient inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Typing speed

Bilingual (site)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

## Medical ReceptionistApply: Clifton, NJ: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: R54314# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description**The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is responsible for welcoming and providing exemplary customer service to all our incoming patients at CityMD. The person in this position is responsible for registering patients and coordinating with the rest of the team to provide a timely turnaround for the patient. This individual responds to patient questions and concerns with a sense of urgency and kindness, both on the telephone and in person and is responsible for all paperwork associated with patient registration. **Essential Functions/Responsibilities*** Greeting and welcoming patients* Organizing and coordinating patient in-take and other appointments* Accurately enters/updates patient information in system* Assisting patients with completion of paperwork when necessary* Scanning, updating and filing medical records* Answering phone calls, questions, etc. in a prompt and polite manner* Processing medical insurance information, verifying patient eligibility and addressing any patient questions about insurance (liaise with Billing department as appropriate)* Handling cash and co-payments accurately and responsibly* Providing outstanding customer service to every patient* Informing site manager or assistant site manager of waiting room wait times, patient inquiries, etc.**Qualifications*** A High School Degree or GED* Happy, welcoming, and can-do attitude with patients and coworkers* Experience working in any high-volume/high-intensity service industry (e.g., hospitality, restaurant, hospital, medical office or retail environment) preferred* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills* Detail-oriented and a team player* Computer Proficiency and superior keyboarding skills (approximately 55 wpm)* Flexible/adaptable nature to work in a continuously evolving environment* Passion for helping others in a healthcare environment* Ability to effectively interact with physicians, patients and other staff members* Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on site location.**Physical requirements**Ability to sit and stand for periods of time. Heavy computer use required.#INDPSRRN**Pay Rate:** $18.25 per hourThe provided compensation amount is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.