Medical Receptionist

Pediatric Associates; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Pediatric Associates is hiring a Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist to greet patients, manage check-in/out, collect payments, and coordinate follow-up appointments. The role requires handling insurance verification, patient communications, and basic document processing in a pediatric clinic setting.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of medical office experience, a valid driver's license, and strong communication and computer skills to support front desk operations across multiple

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer and medical terminology desired.
• Provides excellent customer service and greets patients professionally.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional phone etiquette.
• Reads, understands and follows written instructions and communicates clearly.

Responsibilities

• Check-in patients and update demographics, insurance and PCP information.
• Check out patients, collect balances and provide visit summaries and referrals.
• Verify insurance status and contact patients if needed.
• Post charges and payments; reconcile accounts.
• Scan and upload documents; manage mailing duties.
• Participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Written communication

Patient confidentiality

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Tools

Document management system

Job description

OFFERING A $1000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEW MEDICAL ASSISTANT/MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST HIRES! * Sign on bonuses are reserved for external new hires and are not eligible for internal transfers, agency candidates, temporary staff, contractors, or individuals converting from agency to direct employment *

Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The sameclinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifyingdriver for those who joinPediatric Associates Family ofCompanies. The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is agrowingteam of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who areexcited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary CareMedical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinicianvoice is leading our medical homeinnovations.

Searching for a superior Medical Receptionist with a passion for pediatric care!!!

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Serves patients and visitors by greeting them in a friendly and welcoming manner as they arrive at our offices. Completes and updates all required information, collects payments, and provides other information as requested. Discharges patients after their appointment, providing them with any pertinent information as well as follow-up appointments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.

1. Check-in patients upon arrival, which includes updating demographics, insurance information, PCP, pharmacy, collecting co-pays and patient balances, and providing consents for signature as well as appropriate health questionnaires.
2. Check out patients, collect additional balances, provide visit summaries, specialist referral information, patient portal information, completed forms, and follow-up appointments.
3. Verify patient insurance through Batch Eligibility or on demand. Contact patients whose insurance is not active, or PCP is not appropriate.
4. Post-patient charges and payments. Complete charge and payment reconciliation.
5. Scan and upload documents through the Document Management system.
6. Sort and deliver mail and PA documents received by courier. Maintain a clean work area and patient waiting area.
7. Participate in staff and educational meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Upon hire, and for the duration of the employment period, a driver’s license must be active and valid.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to learn & practice Pediatric Associate procedures, policies, and protocols.
• Requires proficient grammar, spelling, and verbal skills to communicate with patients, providers, and staff in written documents.
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of computer and medical terminology desired.
• Interact effectively, supportstaff & maintain a professional working relationship.
• Provide excellent customer service; greet & receive patients/ visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Maintain professional and excellent phone skills & etiquette, must be able to speak clearly and concisely.
• Use good judgment & maintain patient confidentiality.
• Must be able to file alpha and numerically.
• Requires experience in using a computer system, scanner, printer, fax etc.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Patient-facing
• May rotate working in the office and remote/telework.
• Indoor Work
• 15%-20% of travel to other office locations as needed with reimbursement outlined per company policy.
• Designated Medical Receptionist float staff will be assigned to multiple designated office locations as applicable.
• Operating Computer
• Reach Outward
• Manual Dexterity
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less.
• Standing
• Sitting

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision
• Sense of sound
• Sense of touch
• Sense of Smell
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Adhere to all organizational information security policies and protect all sensitive information, including but not limited to ePHI and PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with organizational policy, Federal, State, and local regulations.

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.