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Plena Integrative Health Center
Medical 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
Medical Receptionist - Full-Time Plena Integrative Health Center is seeking a friendly and organized full-time Medical Receptionist to join our team. This position serves as an important first point of contact for our patients and requires excellent communication in a small but busy medical office. Primary responsibilities include greeting and checking patients in and out, answering phones and messages, scheduling appointments, updating patient and insurance information, collecting payments, assisting with new-patient registration, scanning and managing records and faxes, and communicating with providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and outside offices. Previous medical office or receptionist experience and knowledge of medical terminology and health insurance are required ; bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. At Plena, we are committed to compassionate, comprehensive, patient-centered care to our diverse clientele and are looking for someone who takes pride in helping patients feel welcomed, heard, and respected. This is a full-time position located at 119 University Blvd., Suite B, Harrisonburg, VA , with hours Monday-Thursday, 7:45 AM-5:00 PM, and Friday, 7:45 AM-12:00 PM.