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.
Full Time Medical Receptionist Medical Associates - 3.0 Ypsilanti, MI Job Details Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Copy machines Practice management software Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Fax machines Telephone systems Productivity software Full Job Description Medical Associates is currently recruiting for a Friendly, Professional, Full Time Medical Receptionist that can work 30+ hours/week at our Internal Medicine practice. Must have Prior Authorization experience . Seeking someone motivated and energetic for this unique role. Pay rate $16-18 an hour based on experience. If after reading the position summary below and you meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a resume. We would love to discuss the position with you. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs medical office reception duties to provide outstanding service to patients, including greeting patients and visitors, answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, obtaining photo identification and insurance cards, maintaining the reception workspace and lobby areas, coordinating the flow of incoming patients, informing the back office staff of specific patient needs, setting up, organizing and pulling patient charts, maintaining patient charts, compiling the daily patient count and collecting payments due.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Greet patients in person and on the telephone in a professional, timely and friendly manner..
Working Prior Authorizations Answers telephone:
Screens, performs triage, and routes calls. Takes accurate messages, answers questions regarding hours of operation, location of practice, services provided, fees, verification of insurance benefits, financial questions, etc. Organizes daily patient flow by providing accurate appointment data, pulling files of scheduled patients, coordinates incoming patient flow via electronic medical records system, notifies back office of arrivals. Maintains medical records, HIPAA documentation including letters, photographs, office notes, referrals as assigned. Enters patient data into the EMR database and appointments into scheduling system. Maintains tracking list of no shows, cancellations, late arrivals and missed appointments. Informs patients of the office's payment policy and procedures, collects patient payments in accordance with the time-of service payment policy. Works cooperatively with supervisors co-workers, medical and back office staff and physicians to provide professional and high standards patient service/care. Adheres to scheduled work and break hours to ensure adequate front desk coverage. Performs other related duties as needed and assigned. Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience Required) High School Diploma or GED One to two years of prior medical customer service and administrative experience. Experience with Microsoft Office, practice management, EMR, copiers, personal computers, printers, facsimiles, telephone. Core Competencies "Customer First" Approach (responsive, helpful, conscientious, with both external patients and internal staff. Interpersonal Communication Skills (personable, tactful, diplomatic, builds rapport, treats others with dignity and respect, listens effectively)
Team Oriented/Collaborative Conscientious Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
