Medical Receptionist

AFC Urgent Care - Scarsdale; Village of Scarsdale (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage patient check-ins and check-outs. Responsibilities include verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible scheduling

Great small business work environment

Qualifications

• Previous medical clerical experience preferred.
• Accuracy and detail orientation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the clinic for opening each day and review the facility.
• Register patients and verify insurance accurately.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and provide excellent service.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits / Perks

• Paid time off (For Full - Time Only)
• Health insurance (For Full - Time Only)
• Dental insurance (For Full - Time Only)
• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling

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.