Medical Receptionist

Marathon Health Inc; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Well-Being benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Marathon Health Inc in Mason, Ohio is seeking an Administrative Support professional to enhance operations at their health centers. Your role will involve welcoming patients, managing appointments, and providing crucial administrative support. You will also be required to maintain patient records and handle financial transactions while ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related professional experience in a medical office environment.
• Proficient use of an electronic medical record system.
• Strong technical expertise using Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support at Marathon Health centers.
• Answer incoming calls and greet patients and visitors.
• Maintain patient accounts and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in healthcare (preferred)

Tools

Electronic medical record system

Microsoft Teams

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Provide administrative support at Marathon Health centers. Responsible for front office including reception and general departmental support. Answer calls and greet visitors, assist with appointments and maintain calendars, create professional correspondence and documents, process mail and packages, maintain supplies, collect and reconcile payments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer incoming calls on general office phone, validate member status, answer emails or other electronic messages, respond as appropriate, answer questions and refer questions to medical staff as needed. Assist with form completion and refer difficult questions to the medical staff.
• Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone.
• Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays.
• Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties and answering questions.
• Ensures availability of treatment information for the provider by filing and retrieving patient records.
• Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
• Responsible for collecting money for co-pays (clinic specific), reconciling credit cards and cash, tallying the cash drawer and preparing deposits.
• May complete prior authorization paperwork for insurance, fax communications for referrals, or perform similar administrative duties.
• Maintain front reception area in a clean and professional looking manner. May also be responsible for stocking and re‑stocking office equipment and work with delivery services to manage outgoing and incoming deliveries.
• Assist Medical Assistants with Electronic Medical Record data entry by entering patient information and other information as required. May scan and upload forms as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and their records and maintain HIPAA regulations and protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required and 1-3 years of related professional experience in a medical office environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate degree in healthcare or a related field preferred. Must be proficient in the use of an electronic medical record system. Strong technical expertise using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to promote teamwork. Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships by approaching all work with integrity and commitment.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi‑task, prioritize work, execute a plan, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptive skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a constantly evolving workplace in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proven record of successfully working with teammates, stakeholders, clients, vendors, and guests.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• High level of critical thinking, and creative and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential documents and communication and use judgment and discretion.

Pay Range: $20.00-24.00/hr

Marathon Benefits Summary

We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility is based on 24/hr week.

• Health and Well-Being: Free Marathon membership for in person and virtual care, employer paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule.