Medical Receptionist Salida Dermatology

Integrated Dermatology Group is a leading national dermatology practice that acquires and partners with dermatology practices across the United States. The culture at IDG is a reflection of its people. Our environment is filled with hard‑working, dynamic individuals who come together to ensure the success of our partner dermatologists.

Our busy dermatology practice is looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our team!

• Serves patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts
• Scheduling appointments in person or by telephone
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying clinical staff of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding clinic staff of service delays
• Comforts patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties, answering patients’ questions, and maintaining the reception area
• Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records
• Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
• Coordinates with insurance companies, referring medical offices and pathology labs
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Attains and maintains mastery level knowledge of all assigned medical practices, including provider/clinic schedules, patient scheduling preferences, and scope of services offered
• Performs duties independently, and in collaboration with team, asking for assistance from peers and/or supervisors as needed
• Obtains required information such as insurance cards and driver’s licenses; obtains consent to treat, releases of information, and other required paperwork from 100% of patients
• Takes ownership of the patient check‑in process, verifies appointments via EHR practice management system; explains next steps in patient appointment flow
• Handles patients and others with tact; utilizes de‑escalation techniques and knows when to disengage and ask for management

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new processes and systems
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Proactive problem‑solving skills with the ability to take initiative
• Highly detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

• Monday‑Thursdays: 7:45 am‑5:00 pm and some Fridays.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, and OSHA regulation (preferred)
• EMR experience (preferred)
• Dermatology experience (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Compensation begins at $20.00 per hour, with opportunities for merit‑based increases through annual performance reviews.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.