About this opportunity
SB Clinical Practice Management Plan lists this Front Desk Medical Receptionist opportunity in commack, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Front Desk Medical Receptionist - Neurology Associates of Stony Brook, UFPCLocation: Commack, NYSchedule: Full timeDays/Hours: M-F: earliest 7:30A, latest 7:00P. Three days in Commack, other days Lake GrovePay: $19.78 - $24.72The medical receptionist will assist the department with coordination of the daily operations of the front desk, and other duties to ensure efficient work flow and patient care.Job Duties & Essential Functions:Perform all necessary receptionist duties including answering, screening, and routing of phone calls. Take appropriate messages and ensure the proper delivery of those messages. Be polite and courteous at all times.Assess telephone calls, including determining urgency of calls and referring urgent medical queries to physician or nurse immediately.Maintain clean and organized reception area.Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or other systems for check-in/check-out processes including verifying patient demographics, insurance information, obtaining patient signatures on applicable patient forms, and have the patient complete any paperwork associated with the visit.Enter/scan patient data into the EMR.Collect any necessary payments and process accordingly.Facilitate patient flow by notifying the provider of patients' arrival, delays or backlogs and communicate with other staff and/or patients as necessary.Schedule patient appointments and remind the patients of any necessary documentation that may be required for their appointment.Schedule any services or procedures as needed.Obtain/retrieve referrals/authorizations/eligibility verification that may be required.Telephone patients if there is a change in the physician's schedule and/or if the patient's appointment needs to be rescheduled.Keep office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs and placing orders or advising office manager of items needed.Ensure HIPAA guidelines are followed at all times.Provide additional coverage for night hours and weekend, as needed. Updating and maintaining integrity of client information.Perform all other duties as assigned by management.Required Education & Qualifications:High School diploma/GED.Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).Excellent typing skills and friendly telephone etiquette.Preferred Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Medical Office Administration program.6 months experience working as a Medical Receptionist in a high volume physician practice.1 year of clerical experience.Proficient in using an EMR and a practice management system.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is largely sedentary and requires the employee to remain stationary for a majority of the day. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.
Worksite address
commack, NY, 11725, US
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