Medical Receptionist - Tolland, CT - 2284088

UnitedHealth Group; Tolland (CT); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community-based medical group as a Medical Receptionist. You will support the care team, deliver excellent customer service, and ensure smooth office operations. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and triage appointment requests.
• Greet patients and conduct check-in process.
• Close payment batch(es) at the end of each shift.

Skills

Customer Service

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

ProHealth Physicians (Tolland Primary Care & Family Medicine),part of Optum,has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed orientedMedical Receptionistto join our team.TheMedical Receptionistis responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5pm. Schedule is subject to change upon hire

Location:384 Merrow Rd. Tolland, CT. May be asked to float to local practices in the region for coverage

Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedule and triage appointment requests for urgency according to approved protocols consistent with ProHealth’s Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines
• Consult a medical assistant or licensed clinician for clinical decision making whenever necessary
• Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians
• Greet patients and conduct check-in process
• Monitor daily reminder call logs to reschedule appointments as needed
• Scan and fax documents for central indexing team
• Close payment batch(es) at the end of each shift, assemble and balance batch(es) according to ProHealth cash control procedures
• Maintain knowledge of current OSHA and ProHealth policies
• Assist coworkers as needed to ensure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be downloaded at:http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of customer service experience
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a receptionist in a healthcare setting
• Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)

The salary range for this role is $16.00to $28.85per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Groupis a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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