Medical Receptionist - Gastroenterology

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Benefits from day 1

Patient-centric environment

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Trinity Health Gastroenterology outpatient office in Connecticut seeks a Business Services Representative to greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage front desk operations such as patient registration, insurance verification, and collecting copays.

You will support the clinical team with pre-certifications, prior authorizations, referrals, chart preparation, and handling incoming and outgoing faxes, contributing to a warm, organized patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience within a medical office or billing department preferred. Knowledge of patient billing and medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent keyboard skills. Requires proficiency in a Windows based computer environment and Microsoft Office products. Accuracy and dependability required.

Responsibilities

• Greets and communicates with patients via phone or in person in a courteous and professional manner identifying themselves and their department.
• Answers telephones in a timely, courteous, and professional manner utilizing appropriate scripting.
• Processes calls to ensure patients are transferred to the appropriate staff member/provider in a timely manner.
• Schedules patient appointments based on department protocols in order to maximize provider productivity.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Keyboard skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose:

As a Business Services Representative in our welcoming Gastroenterology outpatient office, you’ll be the first friendly face our patients see and the voice that makes them feel cared for from the very first phone call. In this vital role, you’ll help keep our practice running smoothly by greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing important front desk operations like patient registration, insurance verification, and collecting copays. You’ll also support our clinical team with tasks like pre-certifications, prior authorizations, referrals, chart preparation, and handling incoming and outgoing faxes. If you love creating a warm, organized environment and making a difference in a patient’s day, we’d love to meet you!

What you will do:

• Greets and communicates with patients via phone or in person in a courteous and professional manner identifying themselves and their department.
• Answers telephones in a timely, courteous, and professional manner utilizing appropriate scripting.
• Processes calls to ensure patients are transferred to the appropriate staff member/provider in a timely manner.
• Schedules patient appointments based on department protocols in order to maximize provider productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience within a medical office or billing department preferred. Knowledge of patient billing and medical terminology preferred
• Excellent keyboard skills. Requires proficiency in a Windows based computer environment and Microsoft Office products. Accuracy and dependability required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day Shift. Hours may vary
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Patient-centric environment
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Diverse and inclusive culture

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.