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US Foot & Ankle Specialists
Medical Front Desk 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.
$41,645 / year median in Virginia
+15% projected growth
Job Description
US Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for a friendly, dependable Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and working in a busy healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you! As the first point of contact for our patients, you'll play an important role in creating a positive patient experience while supporting the day-to-day operations of the medical office. Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): Greet patients upon arrival and address questions and concerns Answer incoming calls, provide information, transfer calls, and take messages as needed Schedule appointments and manage multiple provider calendars Register new patients and update existing patient demographics and financial information Facilitate patient flow by notifying providers of arrivals, monitoring delays, and communicating updates to patients and staff Maintain and update patient records through data entry, faxing, and scanning Collect payments, including deductibles, coinsurance, balances, copays, and sales of OTC items Review and update accounts receivable/payable changes since prior visits Maintain an accurate log of orthotics received; contact patients for follow-ups and schedule appointments accordingly Monitor office supply inventory, place orders, and coordinate equipment maintenance and service Verify insurance eligibility, referrals, and authorizations in preparation for next-day appointments Prepare and process daily reports, deposit slips, and upload financial records to shared files Review billing claims and denials; gather required information from providers or patients to resolve issues Support additional office tasks and projects as needed