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Medical Receptionist - Front Desk Experience 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.
$47,538 / year median in Oregon
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Company DescriptionFull-time with benefits - 40 hours a week, Monday through FridayHourly rate: $22-$28/hr, based on experienceSportscare and Armworks Physical and Hand Therapy is locally owned and operated by therapists. We started providing physical therapy to the Portland metro area way back in 1963 and added occupational/hand therapy in 2006 . We are a cohesive team that uses comprehensive OT and PT treatment approaches at our 6 convenient clinic locations throughout the Portland metro area with an additional location in Salem, OR. We are 85 team members strong! Sportscare & Armworks Physical and Hand Therapy team members enjoy being part of a collaborative team of OTs, PTs, Assistants and Aides focused on being educators, guides and coaches with our patients to get the best outcomes. Our entire leadership team is a combination of PTs and OTS that regularly treat patients so we understand the issues you face every day. Job DescriptionSportsCare and Armworks Physical and Hand Therapy is a busy outpatient clinic with opportunity for growth and leadership. We are looking for a warm and inviting smile to welcome our patients and a sharp mind to process patient paperwork and keep the clinic front desk running smoothly.
The ideal candidate has a heart for helping patients and providers, is ready and willing to work independently to accomplish the task at hand and has experience working the front desk of a medical clinic.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Verify patient insurance benefitsObtain prior authorizationsCheck in and schedule patientsAnswer phonesContribute to the clinic's growth and developmentQualificationsExcellent customer service skillsStrong computer skills including electronic medical record (EMR), insurance portals and scanning.
Experience with private insurance, specifically the verification process, and pre-authorization processStrong understanding of workers compensation insurance requirements and authorization processOrganizedFlexibleTeam playerAdditional InformationFull-time with benefits - 40 hours a week, Monday through FridayHourly rate: $22-$28/hr, based on experienceExcellent benefits package including401k matchingHealthDentalGenerous Paid Time OffSeven Paid HolidaysLong Term DisabilityOptional Short Term, Life and Supplemental Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Employee discount plans
The ideal candidate has a heart for helping patients and providers, is ready and willing to work independently to accomplish the task at hand and has experience working the front desk of a medical clinic.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Verify patient insurance benefitsObtain prior authorizationsCheck in and schedule patientsAnswer phonesContribute to the clinic's growth and developmentQualificationsExcellent customer service skillsStrong computer skills including electronic medical record (EMR), insurance portals and scanning.
Experience with private insurance, specifically the verification process, and pre-authorization processStrong understanding of workers compensation insurance requirements and authorization processOrganizedFlexibleTeam playerAdditional InformationFull-time with benefits - 40 hours a week, Monday through FridayHourly rate: $22-$28/hr, based on experienceExcellent benefits package including401k matchingHealthDentalGenerous Paid Time OffSeven Paid HolidaysLong Term DisabilityOptional Short Term, Life and Supplemental Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Employee discount plans