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Pediatric Associates
Medical Receptionist (Full-Time)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$38,088 / year median in Florida
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Work schedule: Week 1
- Monday
- Friday 8:30 am
- 5:30 pm Week 2
- Monday
- 8:30 am
- 5:30 pm, Tuesday
- 10:00 am
- 07:00 pm, Wednesday-Friday 8:30am
- 5:30 pm Every other Saturday 7:30 am
- 12:00 pm
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Serves patients and visitors by greeting in a friendly and welcoming manner as they arrive at our offices. Completes and updates all required information, collects payments, and provides other information as requested. Discharges patients after their appointment, providing them with any pertinent information as well as follow up appointments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned. Check-in patients upon arrival which includes updating demographics, insurance information, PCP, pharmacy, collect co-pays and patient balances, and provide consents for signature as well as appropriate health questionnaires. Check out patients, collect additional balances, provide visit summary, specialist referral information, patient portal information, completed forms, and follow-up appointments. Verify patient insurance through Batch Eligibility or on demand. Contact patients whose insurance is not active, or PCP is not appropriate. Post patient charges and payments. Complete charge and payment reconciliation. Scan and upload documents in Document Management system. Sort and deliver mail and PA documents received by courier. Maintain clean work area and patient waiting area. Participate in staff and educational meetings.QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Upon hire, and for the duration of the employment period, driver's license must be active and valid.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to learn & practice Pediatric Associate procedures, policies, and protocols. Requires proficient grammar, spelling, and verbal skills to communicate with patients, providers, and staff in written documents. Ability to read, comprehend, follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of computer and medical terminology desired. Interact effectively, supportively with staff & maintain a professional working relation. Provide excellent customer service; greet & receive patients/ visitors in a professional and friendly manner. Maintain professional and excellent phone skills & etiquette, must be able to speak clearly and concise. Use good judgment & maintain patient confidentiality. Must be able to file alpha and numerically. Requires experience in using a computer system, scanner, printer, fax etc.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Patient-facing May rotate working in the office and remote/telework. Indoor Work 15- 20% of travel to other office locations as needed with reimbursement outlined per company policy.