Receptionist - Clinic - PT/OT

ScionHealth; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC is seeking a Clinic Receptionist to greet patients, register admissions, verify insurance, schedule appointments, and perform data entry with HIPAA compliance.

You will support patients and staff, manage the appointment calendar, answer calls, collect copays, and maintain a neat reception area while delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred).
• Experience in a medical office, physician practice, or hospital setting (preferred).
• Prior EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and registers patients, verifies demographic and insurance information
• Schedules patient appointments and manages the appointment calendar
• Answers incoming calls and directs to appropriate departments
• Collects patient payments and provides receipts
• Assists patients with completing required paperwork and obtains signatures
• Verifies insurance benefits and pre-authorizations as required
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Manages patient flow and communicates status to clinical staff
• Keeps reception area clean and organized
• Performs general clerical duties (faxing, scanning, data entry)

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Insurance verification

Confidentiality

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Clinic Receptionist is the first point of contact for patients and visitors. This role is responsible for greeting and directing patients, managing patient registration, verifying insurance information, scheduling appointments, and ensuring accurate data entry. The receptionist facilitates communication between patients, staff, and providers while maintaining patient confidentiality and delivering exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions

• Greets and registers patients, verifies demographic and insurance information
• Schedules patient appointments and manages the appointment calendar
• Answers incoming calls, directs calls to appropriate departments, and takes messages as needed
• Collects patient payments, copays, and provides receipts
• Assists patients with completing required paperwork and obtains necessary signatures
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-authorization as required
• Maintains confidentiality and security of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Manages patient flow in the waiting area and communicates patient status to clinical staff
• Maintains a clean and organized reception area
• Performs general clerical duties including faxing, scanning, and data entry

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems
• Knowledge of insurance verification and basic medical terminology
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Capable of lifting up to 20 lbs and performing repetitive tasks such as typing and data entry

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• None required

Experience

• Prior Experience in a medical office, physician practice, or hospital setting (Preferred) And
• Prior Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems (Preferred)