PART TIME Medical Receptionist/Front Desk

PART TIME

Medical Receptionist/Front Desk Huntsville, AL 35801 From $15 an hour - Part-time From $15 an hour - Part-time •Please read all information below thoroughly prior to applying. Please DO NOT contact office by phone inquiring about position; all resumes and pertinent information should be handled exclusively through this job posting•Must be willing and have reliable transportation to commute to office in Huntsville, Alabama (South Huntsville near Crestwood Medical Center). We are seeking a front desk medical receptionist to work part time (20+ hours/week) for a specialty physician's private practice in an office/clinic setting. Must be punctual and possess a strong work ethic. Must be a team player and work well with other staff members and interact with patients positively. Our office is built around a team effort, and we expect everyone to be proactive and pull their fair share of responsibilities. Negative attitudes and laziness will not be tolerated- we just ask that you keep a positive attitude and try your best! Must be prepared to work in a fast-paced office setting and have excellent multi-tasking skills. This position will include a range of administrative tasks such as greeting patients in the clinic, collecting relevant patient information, scheduling appointment times, and triaging incoming calls. Ideal candidates will have prior experience working in a clinic or hospital setting but not required. The candidate must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail and thrive in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities will be varied and candidates will be multi-talented, flexible problem solvers who are eager to tackle complex problems and tasks. What the Front Desk Receptionist Will Be Doing Greet and check-in patients, verify and update necessary information in the medical records/database, perform all registration functions and collect copays and balances due as appropriate Schedule patients via office scheduling policies and make daily calls to confirm appointments with patients for the next day Save faxes and distribute them appropriately Assist in completing medical records requests received from outside physicians, etc Perform outbound patient referrals to other specialists as dictated by the physician Assembly of new patient charts, getting new patients' records and information put together in a timely/efficient manner Handle prior authorizations for medications if patients' insurance requires one to be completed Answer and screen in-bound calls, take messages to be given to physician, and provide appropriate information to patients as well as handling outgoing phone calls as appropriate (e.g., appointment confirmations, referral calls, etc.) File charts and coordinate lab work/radiology tests/other testing as requested Enter information into the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system, make sure EMR data is up-to-date and correct Other duties as dictated by office needs Medical Front Desk Receptionist Experience Requirements Previous experience in a clinic or hospital setting handling patient interactions is preferred but not required An exceptional customer service orientation featuring an empathetic, compassionate and professional demeanor with each interaction Tenacious problem solver, with demonstrated capacity to embrace complex problems and arrive at effective solutions in a timely manner Must be an effective communicator, able to explain our office policies in a concise and personable manner Strong written communication skills with success in providing notes, updates, and written communications via computer systems Working knowledge of the healthcare industry is strongly preferred Excellent computer and data-entry skills with proven ability to navigate multiple computer screens

Job Type:

Part-time/20+ hours per week (Mon 1pm-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Fri 8pm-5pm)

Pay:

DOE, negotiable starting from $15 Education requirements: High school diploma/GED All major holidays off. Equal opportunity employer; all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. •Please provide resume with three

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references as well as desired hourly pay requirements. Resumes submitted without references will automatically be disregarded.

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Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person