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Summit Medical Group, P.L.L.C.
Multi-Duty Receptionist - Seymour Medical Center a Division of Summit Medical Group
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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.
$37,757 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Seymour Medical Center, a division of Summit Medical Group has a need for an experienced Multi-Duty Receptionist to join team of professionals. This is a Full-time opportunity working 9a-6p.
Responsibilities:
(List does not include all duties assigned):- Answers phone calls in a professional manner and assists caller's needs appropriately.
- Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner
- Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical records / database, performs all registration functions and collects copays and balances due, as appropriate.
- Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties, or other needs, as appropriate. Must be customer service oriented.
- Appointment scheduling, referrals, and pre-certifications, etc.
- Files charts and coordinates lab work, as requested.
- Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Attendance/Punctuality:
Dependable and arrives to work on time. Notifies supervisor at least 2 weeks in advance for time off (excluding emergencies.)- Cooperates and helps coworkers if needed and is committed to the success of the team.
- Attends meetings, as required.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with other Summit employees) and externally (with the public).
- Adheres to the corporate compliance plan and policies.
- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation of site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
- Performs related work, as assigned.
Education:
High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.Experience:
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate.
- Ability to build trust through active listening and collaboration, while being humble and people smart.
- Team-first mindset with a desire to help others and is motivated by pursuing excellence.