Medical Receptionist

Humana Inc; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Receptionist to manage front desk operations, greet patients, and provide administrative support. This role requires strong customer service skills and attention to detail, ensuring a welcoming environment for all patients.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Healthcare or strong Customer Service background.
• Excellent customer service and phone etiquette required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage appointment schedules.
• Maintain patient records and ensure office management.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Phone Etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Profile

Receptionist 1

Job Level

Representative 1

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Receptionist 1 is responsible for the front desk operations of a healthcare facility. This role involves greeting patients, scheduling appointments, handling inquiries, and maintaining patient records. The Receptionist 1 ensures a smooth and welcoming experience for patients and supports the medical team with various administrative tasks. Typically works on routine and patterned assignments.

The Receptionist 1 is responsible for welcoming patients and offering administrative support within a physician practice or center. This may include the following responsibilities:
• Greeting Patients: Welcome patients and visitors professionally, both in person and over the phone.
• Scheduling Appointments: Manage appointment calendars, schedule patient visits, and coordinate with medical staff to optimize schedules.
• Patient Records: Maintain and update patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Works in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• Billing and Payments: Ensure patient accounts are updated correctly. May include collecting copay at time of visit.
• Inquiries and Communication: Answer incoming calls, respond to patient inquiries, and provide general information.
• Office Management: Ensure the reception area is tidy, sanitized, and well-stocked with necessary materials.
• Administrative Support: Assist with other administrative tasks as needed, such as ordering supplies, managing office inventory, and sending courier packages.

Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and works under close supervision and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year or more of experience working in a Healthcare setting preferred, but will consider candidates with a strong Customer Service background in Retail Hospitality, Call Centers, etc.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving patient experiences and care
• Excellent customer service and phone etiquette
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Value-based care model experience
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Experience with EMR Systems (Electronic Medical Records)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Additional Information:
This role is considered patient-facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$38,000 - $45,800 per year

Referral Bonus Information

This requisition is not eligible for a referral bonus.

About us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.