Medical Receptionist

Connecticut Orthopaedics; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) contributions

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Training and development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Free Parking

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Connecticut Orthopaedics is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our front desk team. You will greet patients, check them in, verify insurance, and input demographic and insurance data into our Electronic Medical Record system.

Responsibilities include handling co-pays, determining fees, and balancing cash per procedure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years front desk experience in a medical practice with EMR and insurance authorizations.
• Experience with pre-approvals and insurance processes is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors at the front desk.
• Check in patients and verify insurance information.
• Enter patient demographics and insurance data into the EMR.
• Determine fees and collect co-pays; record accurately.
• Maintain cash drawer and handle money per procedure.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Insurance pre-approvals

Insurance knowledge (WC/Auto)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree / Medical Administrative certificate

2+ years of front desk in medical practice (EMR & insurance)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For the second year in a row, Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the #1 Orthopaedic Physician Practice in Connecticut by Castle Connolly!

JOB SUMMARY

CT Orthopaedics is seeking a Medical Receptionist. In this role, you will work at the front desk of our medical office and assist our patients and other visitors. Your primary job duties will include greeting and checking in patients, answering questions, collecting patient co-pays, and processing paperwork.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Trumbull, Fairfield and Westport, CT. Will cover other locations as needed.
• Monday through Friday, 8:15am-4:30pm

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Demonstrative initiative and ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills and systems aptitude
• Solid computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge on pre-approvals with insurance companies
• Knowledge of Workman's Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accidents is a plus

Roles And Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, check in patients, verify insurance
• Enter patient demographics and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Record
• Determine fees and process appropriate co-pays, properly record information
• Maintain appropriate levels of cash and balance cash drawer according to procedure

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate of Arts degree, Medical Administrative certificate or higher preferred
• Minimum of two years of front desk experience with a medical practice, including electronic medical record-keeping and insurance authorizations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Free Parking
• Mileage reimbursement