Medical Receptionist - Plainfield

Optimadermatologycareers; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dermatology Center of Indiana in Plainfield, IN is seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist to join our dermatology and medical aesthetics team. You will handle front desk duties, take calls, manage appointments, and verify patient insurance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–3 years of clerical experience, healthcare exposure, and strong computer skills. Join a collaborative practice dedicated to patient care and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of secretarial or general clerical experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience desirable.
• Computer skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative duties (phone, filing, scanning, records).
• Schedule appointments and procedures.
• Verify and validate patients' insurance coverage.
• Make pre-op calls and check authorizations/pre-certifications.
• Confirm upcoming appointments and maintain full patient schedule.
• Greet patients and families at the front desk.
• Maintain lobby and front office stock.
• Collect co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance as needed.
• Perform data entry and transcription as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and medical records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Medical terminology

Math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

EMR familiarity

Phone systems

Job description

Multi-site Dermatology Group Seeks Medical Receptionist Plainfield, IN

The Dermatology Center of Indiana is recruiting an experienced full-time Medical Receptionist to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Plainfield, IN.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general administrative duties, which include answering telephone, keyboarding, filing, scanning, copying, and maintaining records, faxing, checking EMR fax inbox several times daily.
• Schedules appointments and procedures.
• Validates patients’ insurance coverage.
• Responsible for making pre-op calls to surgery patients and checking authorizations and pre-certifications for the next day.
• Makes confirmation calls regarding upcoming patient appointments and helps maintain a full patient schedule.
• Greets patients and families upon arrival to the Center.
• Maintains petty cash in conjunction with the Benefit’s Department.
• Collects all co-pays and deductibles, and co-insurance as needed.
• Performs charge entry functions in conjunction with the Benefit’s Department.
• Completes all close of day activities.
• Collects mail and gives to supervisor for opening and organization.
• Maintains work area and lobby in neat and orderly manner.
• Secures signature and/or documentation of authorization for invoice payment if needed.
• Responds to requests for medical record information from patients, physician offices, and other outside sources.
• Maintains patient database.
• Performs transcription and data entry as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining stock for front office and coffee room.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

Qualifications:

• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the secretarial field. Must have the ability to perform data input, computer operations, verbal and written communications, math, medical terminology and demonstrate creativity.
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Prefers 1 to 3 years of secretarial or general clerical experience.
• Previous skills in healthcare are desirable.
• Computer skills a must.

About The Dermatology Center of Indiana

At The Dermatology Center of Indiana, our mission to revolutionize skin care starts by partnering with outstanding, industry-leading dermatologists. We strive to be the best in everything we do, and we take pride in creating environments where our physicians and providers excel. Our powerhouse practice support and back-office teams are 100% focused on ensuring all aspects of the practice are optimized to fully support our exceptional providers. Our comprehensive approach gives our dermatologists the tools and the time to focus on doing what they love - providing great patient care. If you want to join a team dedicated to revolutionizing dermatology, we’d love to connect with you.