Medical Receptionist

American Family Care Elizabeth; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefit

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is looking for a detail-oriented individual to manage patient check-in and check-out processes. Responsibilities include verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, customer service skills, and basic computer knowledge. Join a supportive work environment that offers benefits such as paid time off, health insurance, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous medical clerical experience preferred.
• Positive customer service skills are essential.
• Clear and articulate phone mannerisms.
• Accuracy and detail orientation.
• Positive customer service skills.
• Well-groomed appearance.
• Clear and articulate phone mannerisms.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in and out, verifying insurance and collecting payments.
• Prepare the clinic for opening each day.
• Greet patients and provide them with initial paperwork.
• Register patients and update their records.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and provide excellent service.
• Balance daily patient charges (cash, check, credit cards) against system reports.
• Complete closing procedures by preparing closing documentation and submitting required reports.
• Complete cash control procedures and secure financial assets.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Medical clerical

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• 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

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