Medical Receptionist

JOB TITLE: Medical Receptionist

DEPARTMENT: Urology

STATUS: Full Time Non-Exempt (Hourly)

LOCATION: 50 Eastdale Ave Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

REPORTS TO: Administrative Supervisor

SHIFT/CORE

HOURS:

Monday - Friday 8:30PM-5:00PM

TRAVEL: Occasional travel to Kingston location

The Medical Receptionist is responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate staff, greeting and checking in all patients for office appointments, including paperwork for patients to fill out, scanning insurance cards, entering all demographic information into the electronic health record, entering referrals for office visits into EMR, scanning for staff as needed, and working closely with physicians and staff.

• Greets and directs all patients within the practice
• Obtaining patient demographic and verifying insurance information at each visit.
• Obtaining necessary patient information to meet current Federal guidelines and Meaningful Use guidelines for electronic medical records.
• Scanning pertinent patient information into EMR including patient authorizations, recent labs delivered by patient, etc.
• Obtaining patient authorization for medical records release (HIPAA compliance).
• Schedules any necessary appointments after completion of patient visit.
• Monitor and review patient schedules for next day office appointments.
• Assists in ordering, receiving and stocking of office supplies.
• Maintaining cleanliness of waiting room.
• Assists other Medical Receptionists as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a High School diploma;
  Associates Degree preferred.
• At least one year relevant experience and/or training.
• EMR experience preferred

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments.
• Able to work collectively with administration and staff.

Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer