Medical Receptionist

Overview

Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Medical Receptionist to join our team  you a dynamic and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector? In this vital role, you will professionally greet and welcome patients, as well as their friends and family, ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they step into our facility.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Edison, NJ
Compensation: $15.58 - $21.00 per hour
Compensation packages based on your unique skills, experience, and qualifications

As of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary, we provide:
Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account – flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay; tuition discounts with numerous universities. We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well‑being and professional growth of our employees.

• Greets patients and visitors into the clinic promptly, courteously and professionally. Obtains all appropriate forms as required.
• Obtains demographic and insurance information, copies of patients’ insurance cards and current driver's license for file, and updates demographic and insurance information as needed in the system.
• Registers all new patients into the system, prepares and organizes new patient charts, notifies nursing staff of patient arrivals, places charts in appointment order, assists in preparing charts for next days appointments and prints schedules as needed.
• Collects co‑pays, deductible and other out‑of‑pocket amounts at time of visit. Issues receipts if necessary.
• Distributes condolence cards to patients’ families as requested.
• Maintains lobby area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Identifies no–shows and forwards for patient notification.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.

• Accredited high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years office experience, preferably in a medical setting.

Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

Work is performed in an office environment involving contact with patients and the public.