Medical Office Receptionist, Part-time

Medical Office Receptionist, Part-time

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The Physicians’ Office Receptionist ensures personal contact in a professional manner to all patients seen at Medical Arts and/or Satellite offices. Provides efficient and competent patient scheduling for all physicians practicing at this office utilizing the current computer system (not present at all satellite locations). Assist at any office as needed including Saturday. The shift for this part-time position is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 5pm, the schedule is subject to change.

• Unlock office and prepare for patients.
• Answer incoming phone calls, assisting patients with scheduling needs or transferring to the appropriate department/person requested.
• Take concise, accurate messages for nursing staff and physicians.
• Greet patients; gather and update all necessary information upon arrival.
• Update schedules in the appropriate EMR.
• Schedule appointments according to individual providers’ schedules and the type of service requested.
• Maintain Medical Arts policies and procedures; update as needed.
• Refer patients in need of payment arrangements or financial assistance to the physician billing office.
• Schedule follow-up appointments as directed and provide patients with written appointment reminder cards.
• Collect necessary payment at time of service.
• Make reminder phone calls for upcoming appointments.
• Maintain schedules for consulting physicians, notifying their home office as per their individual preference.
• Complete lab requisitions and outpatient services requisitions and direct patients to the outpatient admitting office.
• Complete end of day procedures.
• Assist with the ordering and restocking of office supplies as needed.
• Perform other related work as required or requested.