Receptionist

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Registers patients collects

appropriate co-pays deductibles and other related payments that are due.

Adheres to established cash control policies and procedures. 2. As part

of the check-in process provide new patients with patient registration

forms and copies of insurance cards to file. Register patients into the

computer system. Verifies existing patients demographics and insurance

information at each visit; Checks referrals and POS or paper obtaining

required authorization eligibility verification and confirmation of

registration information. 3. Responsible for the preparation of billing

packets daily which includes: Assuring that an insurance face sheet is

attached to each encounter Checking off each encounter against the

schedule Ensuring that each encounter has been confirmed in the system

Tracking and following up on any missing encounters Ensuring correct

entries on day sheet Completion of batch sheet checklist and all items

listed on checklist Ensuring that each batch is sent to billing by

courier Any other billing responsibility as designated by manager 4.

Schedules appointments accurately and efficiently within established

scheduling protocols as appropriate 5. Serves as liaison with

centralized Medical Records department as appropriate. 6. Demonstrates

courteous professional and cooperative behavior towards patients

visitors coworkers and providers. 7. Performs duties as a team member

integrating activities with fellow employees and providers 8. Other

duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

Prior front-desk experience preferably within a medical clinic setting

Skills and Abilities Required: 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. Bi-lingual communication skills are a plus.