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Somerset Skin Centre
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.
$39,437 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Receptionist Somerset Skin Centre - 2.7 Troy, MI Job Details Full-time $17 - $19 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Free parking Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) matching Employee discount Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Patient scheduling systems Medicare Phone communication Medical insurance coverage verification HIPAA Filing Medical scheduling Administrative experience Medicare regulations Health information regulatory compliance Multi-line phone systems Typing Productivity software 10 key typing Clinical confidentiality policies Office phone management Quality data entry Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking an experienced dynamic and detail-oriented Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our healthcare team. This vital role serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming environment while efficiently managing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a thorough understanding of medical office procedures. Your energetic approach will help streamline patient flow, support clinical staff, and uphold the highest standards of patient service and confidentiality. Duties Greet patients and visitors warmly, providing exceptional customer service and guiding them through check-in and check-out processes Verify patient insurance coverage, perform insurance eligibility checks, and handle insurance verification using systems like Availity, CHAMPS etc Schedule appointments accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as EZDerm, ensuring optimal clinic flow Collect and process payments, including copays and outstanding balances, utilizing medical billing and collection procedures Maintain precise medical records by reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness in compliance with HIPAA regulations Assist with medical administrative support tasks such as filing, data entry, and managing multi-line phone systems with professional phone etiquette Support clinical staff by coordinating care plans, preparing patient charts, and managing documentation review processes involving CPT coding, ICD-9/10 coding, and medical terminology Requirements Proven experience in a medical office setting or healthcare environment with front desk responsibilities Strong knowledge of EMR systems Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and 10-key typing for efficient data entry Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality and data security Knowledge of insurance verification procedures, and Medicare guidelines Bilingual abilities are highly desirable to serve diverse patient populations effectively Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail Strong communication skills with professional phone etiquette and courteous patient service orientation Join our team to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care and efficient administrative support. We value your expertise in medical office management and look forward to welcoming a motivated professional dedicated to excellence in healthcare administration. Only qualified enthusiastic candidates should apply.