Medical Office Receptionist- SE Lincoln Family Medicine

SUMMARY

The BPN Medical Office Receptionist greets and assists patients and/or visitors in person or via telephone in a professional and courteous manner.  Enters patient demographic and insurance information into the computer; completes filing/scanning and record maintenance tasks; and retrieves patient records for clinical staff and physicians.  Schedules patient appointments and manages provider appointment schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

*Answers all incoming calls and forwards callers to the proper party; obtains and relays accurate messages in a timely manner; retrieves answering service messages and forwards to appropriate provider or staff member.

*Uses interpersonal skills to present a professional image and communicate effectively in person and via telephone or email.

*Schedules new and returning patient appointments and manages clinic provider appointment schedules as directed by office manager/supervisor.

*Accurately enter patient's demographics, including financial details, into the computer.

*Collects applicable co-pays from patients; electronically posts payment to patient's account.

*Balances cash drawer; tracks petty cash usage.

*Scans/files patient information into medical record.

*Performs a variety of clerical tasks, which may include typing, alphabetizing, filing, photocopying, stuffing envelopes, preparing clinic form letters and obtaining disclosures for medical records.

*Sorts and distributes incoming mail.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency required.  Knowledge of medical terminology desired. Minimum of one (1) year prior reception or office experience in a clinic or hospital setting preferred.