Medical Receptionist

Steward Medical Group at Hawthorn is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Medical Receptionist with a positive attitude, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8 am 4 : 30 pm .

The successful candidate will :

• Greet patients and conduct registration functions in a quiet and confidential manner
• Telephone triage and schedule appointments, depending upon location
• Collect co-pays, deductibles and other related payments
• Provide new patients with registration forms and sets up electronic and hard copy charts
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information at each visit
• Check referrals and obtain required authorization, eligibility verification and confirm registration information
• Prepare billing packets

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior front-desk experience especially within a medical clinic / setting is strongly preferred
• Experience managing a multi-line phone system, experience with computer systems and the ability to type, strong understanding of medical terminology, understanding of different insurance plans and referral procedures preferred
• Must be flexible, customer / patient focused, possess a positive attitude, strong learning aptitude and the ability to work well both independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

We offer you :

• Vacation, holiday and sick time
• Medical, dental, vision and other elective insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company contribution
• Supportive culture and professional development
• Internal growth opportunities

Hawthorn Medical Associates, an affiliate of Steward Health Care, was established in 1970 and is the largest multi-specialty group practice in the Greater New Bedford area.

We have many of the area’s finest physicians who practice in our state-of-the-art facilities in a campus-like setting. They are supported by a skilled professional and support staff and together provide high quality, comprehensive medical care to more than 138,000 patients each year.

About Steward Health Care

Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness.

One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients.

Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.