Medical Receptionist

Allergy & ENT Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy & ENT Associates in Houston is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join their dedicated team. The role involves front desk operations, including patient interaction, administrative tasks, and maintaining office protocols. We're looking for someone with a background in medical environments, strong communication skills, and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Life insurance

PTO & Holidays

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 3 years of office experience preferred, with at least one year in a medical office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance procedures.
• Must be self-directed with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors with courtesy, maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Handles patient information and billing paperwork efficiently.
• Updates electronic patient charts as per office policy.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Active Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

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Allergy & ENT Associates is looking for a Medical Receptionist at our Office on Louetta!

What are we about?

As a multi-state, physician-led team of specialized providers and dedicated staff, we are focused on enhancing the well-being of our patients living with allergy, asthma, and sinus conditions. Our mission is simple: to empower individuals to embrace life to the fullest through personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare.

Address: 11620 Louetta Road, Suite D

Houston, TX 77070

Hours

Monday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Thursday 9:30am - 6:30pm

Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm

Saturday Closed

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Life insurance

PTO & Holidays

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Position Summary

To provide high quality patient care services, treating all patients' and guests with courtesy, fairness, and respect. Works with management and staff members in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports the goals and objectives of Allergy & ENT Associates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows office policies, procedures, and protocols as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members.
• Greets visitors with a smile in a polite, prompt, helpful manner. Provides any necessary instructions/directions. Informs appropriate department/person of patient's arrival.
• Completes necessary paperwork such as fee tickets, etc. Uses computer system to generate information necessary for billing.
• Updates patient information, collects co-pays, provides any necessary form(s) needing completion, obtains signature as necessary.
• Maintains clean, orderly waiting room and work area.
• Answers phone promptly and in a pleasant manner and deals with customer needs expeditiously, such as making appointments, taking messages for the clinical staff, etc.
• Updates information in electronic patient charts according to policy and procedure.
• May perform specific Job Activities as assigned per office location
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 3 years of office experience preferred. One year medical office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HMO, PPO, medical insurance industry and general clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9/10 Coding System.
• Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently
• Attention to detail a must
• Professional, calm and courteous demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Computer Skills

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook. EMR knowledge preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Safety and Confidentiality - Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice. Follows HIPAA policies and procedures. Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Organization — Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is m ethodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
• Professional Maturity — The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand. The ability to legitimately and objectively challenge the substance of our beliefs and biases of our observations.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others; the ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Interpersonal Communication — Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
• Communication — The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.
  
  

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: Face paced medical office environment. Good eyesight and hearing, manual dexterity, and full range of body motion required. Must be able to stand and /or sit for extended periods of time. May require occasional lifting of 25 pounds or more. May be exposed to acutely ill patients, and communicable diseases.

Work Environment

Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation; Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with regular working hours; Occasional overtime or weekends may be required. Travel to other clinic locations may be required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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