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Golden State Dermatology
Medical Receptionist - Travel Required
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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
Job Description
Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led and owned dermatology group rapidly expanding across California, with over 37 locations. We are a leading medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology group specializing in skin, hair, and nail conditions, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic skincare, anti-aging, body contouring, and plastic surgery. •Travel Required between San Ramon, Pleasanton and Livermore clinics•As a Medical Receptionist at Golden State Dermatology, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our front desk and providing exceptional service to our patients. Your day will involve warmly welcoming patients, assisting with check-in and check-out procedures, verifying patients' insurance coverage and eligibility, handling phone inquiries, and maintaining patient records. Managing the appointment schedule will be an important aspect of your day. This includes auditing for future appointments, confirming attendance, and collecting necessary information before the appointment (such as insurance details and intake questions). In case of any schedule openings, you will contact patients on waiting lists or with future appointments to offer earlier slots, with a focus on filling the soonest available appointments for providers with open slots. Providing product education to patients and staff, and selling skincare products that are available for purchase. This role will involve a significant amount of multitasking and task management to ensure that all responsibilities are completed promptly. The Practice Manager may assign additional job duties based on the practice's needs. Above all, you'll strive to provide exceptional service to our patients, making them feel welcome, comfortable, and well-cared for during their visit. Your attention to detail, compassionate approach, and dedication to patient satisfaction will contribute to the overall success of our clinic. Helpful but not required skills to have: Customer service skills or a patient-centered mindset Previous Dermatology, healthcare, or aesthetics experience Knowledgeable with insurance carriers (i.e., Medicare, commercial, HMO) EClinicalWorks, EMA, or other EMR software