Medical Receptionist - Part Time Weekends

Connecticut Orthopaedics; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k)

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniform allowance

Free Parking

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Connecticut Orthopaedics in Orange, CT is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our front desk team. You will greet patients, check in, verify insurance, collect co-pays, and handle paperwork in a busy orthopedic practice.

This role requires strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems. Two years of front desk experience in a medical setting is preferred; weekend Saturday 8:45am-4:00pm and Sunday 8:45am-1:00pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate of Arts degree, Medical Administrative certificate or higher preferred.
• Minimum of two years of front desk experience with a medical practice, including electronic medical record-keeping and insurance authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, check in patients, verify insurance.
• Enter patient demographics and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Record.
• Determine fees and process appropriate co-pays, properly record information.
• Maintain appropriate levels of cash and balance cash drawer according to procedure.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer orientation

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

MS Office

Insurance pre-approvals

Workman's Comp knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Medical Administrative certificate

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

For the second year in a row, Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the

#1 Orthopaedic Physician Practice in Connecticut by Castle Connolly!

Job Summary

CT Orthopaedics is seeking a Medical Receptionist. In this role, you will work at the front desk of our medical office and assist our patients and other visitors. Your primary job duties will include greeting and checking in patients, answering questions, collecting patient co-pays, and processing paperwork.

Location and Schedule

Orange, CT

Saturday 8:45am-4:00pm and Sunday 8:45am-1:00pm

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong customer orientation


• Demonstrative initiative and ability to multi-task


• Strong organizational skills and systems aptitude


• Solid computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Knowledge on pre-approvals with insurance companies


• Knowledge of Workman's Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accidents is a plus

Roles and Responsibilities;

• Greet patients and visitors, check in patients, verify insurance


• Enter patient demographics and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Record


• Determine fees and process appropriate co-pays, properly record information


• Maintain appropriate levels of cash and balance cash drawer according to procedure

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Associate of Arts degree, Medical Administrative certificate or higher preferred


• Minimum of two years of front desk experience with a medical practice, including electronic medical record-keeping and insurance authorizations

Salary

• Starting hourly rate range: $20 - $25

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.


• Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.


• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Uniform allowance


• Free Parking


• Mileage reimbursement

Connecticut Orthopaedics (CO) has been serving patients in the greater New Haven area for over 60 years. Our practice has merged with several surrounding orthopaedic groups over the past several years and has become the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England. Due to our quality of care and attentiveness to our patients, we are proudly the team of orthopaedic physicians for multiple colleges and high schools as well as have our own physical therapy centers. In addition to our orthopaedic service line, we have three MRI suites, (5) acute care orthopaedic walk-in centers and a surgery center in Branford.

The posted pay range and actual compensation offered are based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, market data, internal equity, and organizational needs. The posted range does not reflect the full value of CT Orthopaedics total rewards package, which may include Health & Wellness benefits, 401k contribution including profit-sharing regardless of employee’s contribution, and other available compensation for eligible employees.