Medical Receptionist ( Part Time )

Medical Receptionist (Part Time)

Job Summary : The front office medical receptionist will be responsible for answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, taking messages, and outgoing and incoming medical record requests. The medical receptionist follows all policies and procedures and completes other clerical duties as assigned.

Characteristic Job Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Check-in & check-out patients, answer telephone and verify personal information for billing purposes;
• Schedule patient appointments and take messages;
• Responsible for checking and responding to emails and tasks daily in individual clinical inbox and group inbox;
• Supervise and manage the patient waiting area;
• Work in conjunction with the physicians and staff to maintain patient flow;
• Take direction and receive assignments to help the clinic on a daily basis;
• Available for work during the hours assigned;
• Responsible for collection of co-pays and balances and then submission of end of day receipts to the office manager;
• Complete outgoing and incoming medical record requests;
• Bar-code documents for inclusion in electronic medical records;
• Protect money, checks, credit cards and collect insurance information;
• Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and
• Accept other duties needed / assigned for the practice needs.

EEO / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled Minimum Requirements Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics : Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Minimum Qualifications : Education and experience equivalent to : High school diploma or GED required. AS or BS degree with work experience of 2-5 years' in a similar job responsibility preferred. Computer and online interactive knowledge a must.