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Medical Receptionist*
Job Description
Medical Receptionist Description Medical Receptionists are responsible for performing various front office duties for physicians and other members of the clinic. This is a great opportunity for professionals with excellent customer service skills and strong computer skills. Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to multi-task, and be detail-oriented. Applicants must be able to prioritize and adapt to changing situations in a calm and professional manner. Medical Receptionists are expected to maintain confidentiality of business, patient and personal information. Please apply if you are a warm and energetic person who will make the extra effort to make our patients feel welcome! Responsibilities Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Greeting and interacting with patients
Coordinating patient care
Answering telephones, taking messages, and directing calls appropriately
Checking patients in and out; verifying and updating necessary information in medical records
Data entry, mail management, and scanning
Maintaining appointment schedule by following office-scheduling policies
Insurance verification/authorizations for tests and surgeries
Collecting co-pays and occasionally handling finances
Experience
One year work experience in a medical front office preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus
New grads welcome to apply
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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.
$47,290 / year median in California
+10% projected growth