Medical Receptionist
SLA Associates, LLC dba IDCC Health Services is a full-service, privately held, family medicine practice located in Brooklyn, NY. We are seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn and grow in the medical field.
Under the supervision of the office manager and/or Director or Administration, Performs routine clerical duties and is responsible for cash collection, scheduling appointments, registration/financial data, scanning, processing routine referrals, and the integrity of billing data including charge documents, verification of insurance and entering data into the computer.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to communicate effectively, Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, Typing skills for computer input (25 to 35 words per minute with no errors), Knowledge of insurance cards, managed care guidelines and requirements.
Job Description
- Greeting patients professionally both in person and on the phone
- Quickly answering or properly referring questions and issues
- Optimizing provider schedules and patient satisfaction with efficient scheduling
- Retrieving and updating patient records
- Verifying financial records and collecting patient charges
- Maintaining front desk cleanliness and supplies
- Assessing and following up on daily reports
Skills
- Skill or experience interacting with the public at a front desk. Front desk responsibilities may include reception duties, customer service, and appointment scheduling.
- Electronic medical records software systems.
- Knowledge of the laws related to the privacy and security of medical information as established in the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
- Experience providing customer service to patients within medical settings.
- Bilingual English/Russian preferred
Work Location: 2 locationS in South Brooklyn
Salary: based on experience
Ability to commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11223 and 11224
- Reliably commute starting work (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Ob/Gyn
- Pain Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person