Medical Receptionist (70204)

Sanitas; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitas in Largo, FL is seeking a front desk / patient services associate to enter new patients into the database, verify insurance, and obtain authorizations. The role involves preparing patient charts, coordinating admissions, and scheduling appointments, all on-site.

You will collect copays, handle billing details, and ensure accuracy while following security policies. The position requires standing and lifting as needed, and English proficiency with Spanish preferred for bilingual

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass Level 2 background screen and drug test.
• Able to stand and work up to 12 hours in a day.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Entering new patients into the patient database.
• Verifying insurance.
• Getting authorization from insurance companies.
• Putting together patient charts.
• Scheduling patient appointments.
• Collecting copays and contracted rates from patients.
• Coordinating admissions.
• Auditing charts for completeness and obtaining missing information from the clinical team.
• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.

Skills

Background check

Public speaking

Bilingual Spanish

BLS certification

Office equipment usage

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fax/copier/telephone/computer

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hillsborough - GEMD - Largo - N. Largo, FL 33770, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: On Site, Job Summary

Essential Job Functions

• Entering new patients into the patient database.
• Verifying insurance.
• Getting authorization from insurance companies.
• Putting together patient charts.
• Scheduling patient appointments.
• Collecting copays and contracted rates from patients.
• Coordinating admissions.
• Auditing charts for completeness and obtaining any missing information from the clinical team.
• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.

Qualifications: Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not currently have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Required Experience

N/A

Required Licenses and Certifications

N/A

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must successfully pass a Level 2 background screen and drug test.
• Able to perform the duties expected for an active role in a busy office environment (standing, walking, teaching, public speaking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.).
• Ability to use all necessary office equipment (faxes, copiers, computers, telephones, etc.).
• Able to stand and work up to 12-hours in a day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active BLS certification is strongly preferred.
• Previous patient services experience in a medical office setting is preferred.

Financial Responsibilities

This position does not currently have financial responsibilities.

Budget Responsibilities

This position does not currently have budget responsibilities.

Languages

• Legibly write English, clearly speak English and proficiently read English.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Travel

Up to 30% travel to support clinic operations across the market. Travel may include coverage at other clinic locations, trainings, meetings, and other operational needs as they arise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Environmental Conditions

Inside: The employee is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise; there may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

Physical/Environmental Activities

• Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job)
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity. Not Applicable N/A
• May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists. Not Applicable N/A
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment. Not Applicable N/A
• Subject to exposure to hazardous material. Not Applicable N/A