Patient Services Receptionist

Urology Specialists; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Urology Specialists is seeking a patient-focused Receptionist to join our clerical team in Hickory, NC. The role involves scheduling, check-in/check-out support, and handling copays and balances in a busy medical office.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong customer service, and experience with insurance verification and prior authorizations. This on-site position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth within the administration team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience handling insurance verification, prior authorizations, and patient collections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties in a medical setting, such as scheduling appointments, taking copays, deductibles and patient balances, and assisting with check-in and check-out.
• Verifies and updates demographic and insurance information; scans identification and insurance information into EMR
• Responds to inquiries about benefits, balances, and authorizations in a timely and professional manner
• Manages provider calendars, ensuring referral or authorization requirements are met; supports scheduling of new and follow-up patients
• Manages incoming calls and triages messages; ensures all staff are promptly notified of all patient arrivals, cancellations, and schedule changes

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling systems

Job description

Description

About Us

Urology Specialists of the Carolinas is one of the largest independent urology groups in the country, proudly serving patients across the Carolinas. Following the merger of three leading regional urology practices, we have become a dynamic, physician-led organization with more than 70 providers dedicated to delivering exceptional, comprehensive urologic care while preserving the values of independent, physician-driven medicine.

With a strong foundation and decades of trusted care, our team continues to grow to meet the needs of our patients and communities.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Patient Services Receptionist to join our expanding clerical team of dedicated professionals. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented individual with a commitment to patient care, teamwork, and clerical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties in a medical setting, such as scheduling appointments, taking copays, deductibles and patient balances, and assisting with check-in and check-out.
• Verifies and updates demographic and insurance information; scans identification and insurance information into EMR
• Responds to inquiries about benefits, balances, and authorizations in a timely and professional manner
• Manages provider calendars, ensuring referral or authorization requirements are met; supports scheduling of new and follow-up patients
• Manages incoming calls and triages messages; ensures all staff are promptly notified of all patient arrivals, cancellations, and schedule changes

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience handling insurance verification, prior authorization, and patient collections preferred

Why Join Us?

• Be part of one of the largest and most respected independent urology organizations in the Southeast
• Collaborative, physician-led culture focused on quality and innovation
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement