Receptionist

Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a full-time medical office receptionist to greet patients, verify information, and manage scheduling. You will verify insurance, collect co-pays, and issue receipts while balancing daily cash and preparing reports. Proficiency with AthenaNet/EMR systems and HIPAA compliance is essential.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and a professional demeanor to support efficient clinic operations and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 2 years experience in a medical environment.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to verify insurance, collect co-pays, and handle HIPAA securely.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and visitors and verify information.
• Instruct on forms and manage scheduling.
• Verify insurance, collect co-pays, and provide receipts.
• Maintain EMR entries and perform related duties.
• Balance cash and prepare daily reports.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Scheduling

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AthenaNet

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

• Cordially welcomes and receives patients and visitors upon arrival.
• Instruct patient regarding completion of forms.
• Records patient arrival on schedule while keeping appointments on schedule.
• Verify insurance, scan/copy insurance card, collect co-pay, provide receipt if necessary, and verify photo ID
• At end of day, balance money, receipts and fee sheets
• Check reminder call report and follow up according to the protocol
• Scroll schedule for daily changes
• Practice appropriate charting methods
• Assist with resolving patient issues
• Will work with EMR (electronic medical records) to enter kiosk form and begin patient visit, and any other EMR duties assigned.

Secondary Job Functions

• Call and/or send no show/cancellation letter to patient and/or primary care or referring physician.
• Assist co-workers with work, including working the dashboard reports in AthenaNet, recalls, medical records, assist with answering operator phone line, etc.
• Maintain proper functioning of office equipment
• Maintain updated magazines in lobby and exam rooms
• Disperse and send interoffice mail
• Open , dispense, and send all united states postal mail
• Maintains confidentiality of patient’s personal and financial information utilizing HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Attends all office meetings or in-service as required.
• Any other tasks as requested by the physician, practice manager, human resource manager and/or the office supervisor2

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to communicate with diversified levels of patients, staff members, external providers and/or agencies.
• Ability to organize work material and/or charts to ensure accuracy of patient records
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping
• Knowledge of modern business communication, including style and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports
• Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages, including internet experience.
• Skill to use a multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervision
• Ability to handle and resolve problems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding health and financial information.
• Neat appearance, professional demeanor and pleasant voice.

Credentials and Experience

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer 2 years’ experience working in a medical environment.

Special Requirements

• Willingness to learn new tasks, be cross-trained within office, and be flexible with work load to help office flow, including assisting co-workers.
• Flexibility in working hours; willing to work occasional overtime.

Physical Demands

• Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving charts, boxes, or equipment (occasional).
• Must be able to independently lift 25 pounds (occasional)
• Physical ability to retrieve and file records in a (6 to 7 shelf) file cabinet (frequent).
• Must be able to sit (frequent), stand (frequent), walk (frequent), stoop (frequent), bend over (frequent), and type on keyboard (frequent).
• Ability to communicate in person and by phone
• Medical office requiring some contact with adult patients

Equal Opportunity Employer

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