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MEDICAL NETWORK OF ALASKA LLC

Medical Receptionist

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What they do

A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.

$48,584 / year median in Alaska

+16% projected growth

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What You'll Do:
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the front desk, including both check-in and check-out. Operate a multi-line telephone system. Process calls according to the purpose of the call and/or forward urgent calls to the appropriate personnel or department. Screen patient needs both in person and over the phone and direct them accordingly. Schedule clinic appointments both in-person and over the telephone. Verifying patient eligibility, collect insurance information, and enter into the electronic medical records. Receive patient payments such as co-pays, outstanding balances, and guarantor payments and assign them to the correct patient accounts.
What You Need For This Job:
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience. Must reside in or near Wasilla, Alaska. Have general knowledge of EMR software and Outlook Programs Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands, or feel and talk and hear. Ability to occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch, or crawl. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform essential functions.