Medical Receptionist - Oncology

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits effective day 1!

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England seeks a Front Desk Representative to ensure smooth patient flow by greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling registration, insurance verification and copay collections.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year in a medical office or billing setting, and proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office. On-site daytime hours with full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year+ of 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and staff courteously in person or by phone.
• Direct calls and transfer to appropriate staff.
• Schedule patient appointments according to department protocols.
• Verify insurance and collect copays at point of service.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Scheduling

Billing knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

The Front Desk Representative is responsible for ensuring patient flow within the practice by performing all business functions such as greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, patient registration, insurance verification, copay and point of service collections, pre-certifications, prior authorizations, referrals, chart prep, manage incoming and outgoing faxes as well as provide clerical support to providers and staff.

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 to maximize provider productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. College coursework in medical sciences or secretarial studies is preferred.
• 1 year+ of 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 8:30-5
• Great benefits effective day 1!

Facility Information

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.