Medical Receptionist

Job Title: Medical Receptionist

Contract: Regular Locum

Days: Monday-Friday

System: Emis Web

Rate: 14.80 per hour

Overview

We are seeking a friendly and organized Medical Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a positive first impression for patients and visitors and providing administrative support to our medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Schedule patient appointments and update patient records
• Verify insurance information and collect co-payments
• Manage electronic health records
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and data entry
• Ensure the reception area is clean and well-organized

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a medical receptionist or in a similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in medical terminology and basic knowledge of insurance processes
• Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems

Day-to-day

• Greeting patients and visitors with a warm and welcoming attitude
• Answering phone calls and directing them to the appropriate person or department
• Scheduling appointments and updating patient information in the system
• Managing office tasks such as filing, faxing, and data entry
• Verifying insurance information and collecting payments in a professional manner