Physician Office Receptionist

Emanuel Medical Center; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, GA is seeking a Physician Office Receptionist to support the physician, office manager, and nurse by answering calls, scheduling appointments, and greeting patients. The role involves processing patient encounters according to office specifications and maintaining efficient front-office operations.

The position requires a High School Diploma and the ability to work under stress with frequent interruptions, including lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to think clearly and work under stress with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and direct calls as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage calendar.
• Greet and assist patients in the front office; collect information.
• Assist with patient encounters per office protocols.

Skills

Phone handling

Appointment scheduling

Patient reception

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Physician Office ReceptionistResponsible for assisting the physician, office manager and office nurse in answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, receiving patients and completing the patient encounter as per office specifications.MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma.PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.External and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.Position has a minimal expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.