Medical Front Desk Receptionist

HARSHEM FAMILY PRACTICE

Rahway, NJ Job Details Part-time | Contract 20 hours ago Qualifications Spanish Multilingual English Administrative experience Driver's License Full Job Description We are looking for a Medical front desk Secretary, preferably bilingual (English and Spanish) to support our medical front office. Patients, visitors and medical staff will turn to you for information and help with administrative issues. Our medical secretary will be professionally dressed in scrubs, able to answer phone calls efficiently, have a patient and compassionate demeanor with all, and be experienced in secretarial work. Excellent communication skills, speed of execution, multitasking abilities and team spirit are a must. If you are patient, reliable, punctual, computer-savvy, and can multitask, we'd like to meet you. Your goal will be to ensure the smooth workflow of our medical facilities, so that our patients receive the best possible care. The candidate must have a functioning car with a valid NJ driver's license to commute to and from the office to ensure punctuality in patient care. Responsibilities Receive and assist patients as needed Type/Print medical documents (e.g. physician dictations and patient charts) Maintain/Create detailed patient and medical records/charts Verify patient benefits and eligibility with insurances Obtain preauthorization for patient tests as directed by physician in a timely manner Obtain patient records from outside source and follow up diligently until all records requested are received Manage office communications as directed (e.g. phone, correspondence, voicemail messages) with complete professionalism at all times Schedule medical appointments/make patient appointment reminder calls/ missed appointment calls Work amicably and synchronously with other staff members to maintain a professional work environment. Process patient copayments and maintain a daily meticulous log of the same Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information Ensure diligence in completing daily share of chores assigned Skills Proven experience as a medical secretary or similar administrative position is preferred Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations and medical office procedures is preferred Ensure personal, workplace and professional cleanliness and hygiene Familiarity with basic bookkeeping Efficient communication skills Patience, compassion and discretion at all times Eagerness to learn. Organizational and multitasking skills Work experience /training as a medical assistant/front desk medical secretary, and multi-lingual in Spanish is a plus

Job Types:

Contract Hourly Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Rahway, NJ 07065 (Required)

Work Location:

In person