Medical Receptionist - Float

Consensus Health, LLC; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Consensus Health, LLC is seeking a Medical Receptionist in Newton, New Jersey, to handle front desk activities including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining confidential patient information.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, 1-2 years of experience in customer service or administrative roles, and familiarity with EMR/EHR systems. This full-time position offers a compensation range of $18.00 to $22.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous customer service or administrative experience required.
• Experience in a health or public sector organization desired.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Verify and input patient demographic information.
• Collect and post co-payments at the time of service.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and manage documents.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Organization

HIPAA compliance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR (Athena preferred)

Job description

## Medical Receptionist - FloatApplylocations: Skylands Admin, Newton NJtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR10002193Located in:Newton, New Jersey 07860Performs a variety of front desk activities (answering phones/greeting patients) that support the Center and professional staff and performs a variety of essential services (checking-in, checking-out, etc.) as directed or requested by direct supervisor.The duties include, but are not limited to:* Greeting patients and verifying/inputting demographic information into Practice management system.* Collecting and inputting all valid licenses and insurance information.* Collecting and posting all co-payments and payments made at time of service.* Maintaining/organizing patient documents/files* Answering phones, scheduling appointments, taking messages* Reconciling co-pays and time of service payments collected daily* Filing/labeling/sending outbound and inbound faxes* Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling patient’s medical records and information.* May perform charge entry process.* Completing referrals for a specialist* Prior authorization requests from patients and/or providers* Filing any/all paperwork* Rooming patients when checked in and provider is ready to treat the patient* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned**Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience*** High School graduate or equivalent. Computer literacy required.* 1-2 years of previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience required.* Experience of working in the health or other public sector organization desired* EMR/EHR experience, Athena preferred**Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies*** Ability to maintain confidential information* Knowledge of HIPAA compliance* Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.* Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.* Good interpersonal skills, sense of urgency, being proactive and ownership for one’s work.* Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity.* Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendly exchange with others.* Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes.The compensation range for this position is $18.00/hour– $22.00/hour. Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.