What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist position at Specialist Office?
Job Description
Medical Receptionist
Baltimore, MD
MUST:
Experienced Medical Receptionist
2 years of experience as a Medical Receptionist
Call Center experience preferred
Experience with EMR - EPIC preferred
Experience with insurance verification
Experience scheduling
Experience answering multiple phone lines
OBGYN experience strongly preferred
DUTIES:
Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone
Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays
Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions maintaining the reception area
Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims
Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs
Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies
Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
