Medical Office Receptionist

Aledade

Aledade

Administration
LaGrange, IN, USA
Posted on Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Location: Redi-Care
Position: Medical Office Receptionist
Salary: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits: Employee discount, Paid time off, Retirement plan
Schedule: 8-12 hour shift, some Saturday’s, 40-50 hrs/week
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience: Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred); Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Language: English and Spanish (Preferred)

JOB SUMMARY:

  • Relate to patients in a professional and friendly manner; exhibit compassion for their needs
  • Maintain composure in stressful situations, be neat in appearance, possess excellent communication skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Welcome patients and visitors to the medical office by greeting them in person and on the telephone; answering inquiries and/or referring questions to other staff members
  • Schedule appointments for the medical providers to optimize patient satisfaction as well as provider time
  • Input, maintain and update demographic and insurance information in the electronic medical record
  • Obtain pertinent paperwork and insure it is completed accurately
  • Make daily patient appointment reminder phone calls
  • Ensure front desk and waiting room remain neat and orderly at all times
  • Assist ill and/or distraught patients as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned by office manager

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Open office at beginning of the day and/or close the office at the end of the day; as shift dictates
  • Perform all duties in a timely and efficient manner
  • Be familiar with insurance procedures
  • Assist other staff members with duties as work load dictates

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of certified medical office training course, preferred
  • High school graduate or equivalent, required
  • Personality and demeanor to deal with the public on a daily basis
  • Basic office skills (typing, filing, scanning)
  • Good sense of organization
  • Excellent communication skills
Please note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.