Receptionist

Astera Cancer Care; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SunState Medical Specialists in Florida is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients, handling chart maintenance, insurance verification, and billing inquiries. You will copy IDs, obtain consent, and clearly communicate financial responsibilities to patients.

The role requires a cheerful, professional demeanor, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and solid telephone, computer, and typing abilities.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1+ year experience as medical receptionist preferred.
• Cheerful, positive and respectful attitude.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong telephone, computer, and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient charts and update demographics and billing information.
• Copy photo ID and insurance card; obtain consent signatures including HIPAA.
• Verify insurance benefits for every patient encounter.
• Communicate eligibility and financial responsibility clearly to patients.
• Document benefit information in patient records.
• Assist with patient collections and identify financial responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Telephone skills

Typing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Why Join Us?SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.Job Description:In all of our centers, the first point of contact for our patients is the Front Desk Receptionist. As first impressions are lasting, it is imperative that our personnel portray patience, understanding, and professionalism.Your Key Responsibilities:Maintenance of patient's chart:Patient demographicsBilling informationCopy photo I.D. and insurance cardObtain necessary consent form signatures, including HIPAA policyVerification of Insurance Benefits:Benefits are confirmed through electronic or phone contact with the insurance provider for every patient encounterEligibility and financial responsibility information must be communicated clearly to patientsBenefit information is documented in the patient recordAssist with Patient Collections:Daily chart prep will include identifying patient financial responsibility for each visit and any outstanding balances dueAssist with patient questions regarding billing and insurance paymentsSchedule patient appointments:New and follow up appointments within the practiceConsultation appointment referralsAssist with incoming phone calls:Manage incoming calls and transfer appropriatelyTake complete and accurate messages and ensure message delivery in a timely mannerMinimum Qualifications:Ability to maintain a cheerful, positive and respectful attitudeExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsGood telephone, computer, and typing skillsHigh School graduate or equivalent1+ year experience as medical receptionist preferred, but not required