Medical Receptionist / Front Desk

The Cardiovascular Care Group; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Medical coverage

Dental plans

Vision plans

HSA & FSA through Upswing

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Ancillary benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Jury duty pay

Employee assistance

401k contributions

Employee discounts

Engagement events

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Care Group in Westfield, NJ seeks a Medical Receptionist/Front Desk with Medical Assistant experience to support our Westfield office and travel to other locations as needed.

You will greet patients, verify insurance, collect co-pays, schedule appointments and maintain EMR with HIPAA-compliant handling. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a busy medical setting and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum two+ years as Medical Receptionist/Front Desk in a medical setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and attend to patients in person and over the phone.
• Professionally assist doctors, patients, staff and visitors.
• Answer all calls professionally and courteously.
• Verify insurance with carriers; collect co-pays.
• Schedule appointments between doctors and patients.
• Liaise between medical departments with discretion and professionalism.
• Maintain/update electronic medical records (EMR); input demographics and post vascular readings.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide back-up Medical Assistant support; prepare treatment rooms and measure vitals.
• Maintain confidentiality of doctor, staff and patient information.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Time management

Computer-savvy

Strong organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (advantageous)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Medical Receptionist / Front Desk

Full Time Clerical Westfield, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1096

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Background:

Established in 1963, The Cardiovascular Care Group provides complete care for patients with vascular disease. With New Jersey offices in Essex, Passaic, Union, Morris, Monmouth, and Mercer counties, the Group is able to deliver care in both office-based and hospital settings.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist/Front Desk that also has Medical Assistant experience to support The Cardiovascular Care Group. The position is in our Westfield office, but may travel to our other locations as needed. Patients, visitors and medical staff will turn to you for information and help with administrative issues. Must be compassionate and discrete with superb time management skills along with being computer-savvy. Your goal will be to ensure the smooth workflow, so that our patients receive the best possible care.

To ensure success, you should be confident and professional with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills that will contribute to the efficient day-to-day administration of our group. Top candidates will work comfortably under pressure while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and can effectively react to patient care.

Medical Receptionist/Front Desk Responsibilities will include*:

Greet and attend to patients in person and over the phone

Professionally assist doctors, patients, staff and visitors

Answer all phone calls in a professional and courteous manner

Work with insurance companies to verify insurance

Collect co-pays

Schedule appointments between doctors and patients

Liaise between medical departments with discretion and professionalism

Maintain/update electronic medical records; input demographics, scan charts, post vascular readings and other information

Perform all duties within HIPPA regulations

Provide back-up Medical Assistant support to physicians - prepare treatment rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, input information to EMR

Maintain confidentiality of all doctor, staff and patient information

Skills and Experience:

Minimum two+ years of experience as Medical Receptionist/Front Desk , preferably in a busy medical practice or healthcare facility

Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail

Innovative thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills

Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task

Strong organizational, administrative and planning skills

Ability to work under pressure and react effectively

Ability to use discretion while working with sensitive information

Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills

Working knowledge of medical terminology, HIPPA regulations, ICD and CPT coding (highly advantageous)

Proficient in using electronic medical record

Passionate about healthcare excellence

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (advantageous)

• Excellent work/life balance - Day shift, no evenings, weekends or holidays
• Medical (100% paid by the group for Employee Only coverage with the Cigna Bronze plan).
• Dental - three plans to choose from Delta Dental and Cigna.
• Vision - two plans to choose from Delta VSP.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking) through Upswing.
• Life Insurance - $25,000 Paid by the group with the option to enroll in additional Voluntary Life Insurance coverage.
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability through New York Life with the option to enroll in additional voluntary coverage.
• Ancillary optional benefits - Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity through New York Life.
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Jury Duty - 1 day of full pay.
• Employee Assistance Programs through RWJBH and Cigna.
• 401k Employer Contributions - upon eligibility, group contributes 3%
• Working Advantage and Life Mart Employee Discounts.
• Holiday Party, Employee Appreciation Days, Ice Cream Socials, various Fundraisers and Contests (receive prizes!) - Lots of employee engagement.