The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for greeting patients upon arrival relaying incoming telephone calls to the appropriate person and performing assigned administrative responsibilities. Handle medical and insurance records as well as billing and other related duties as assigned. Manage patient communications and staff calendars. Convey a positive and professional image of the Care Center to the public.
Advocare LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania including pediatricians family practice doctors and specialists. As part of the team youll work sidebyside with forwardthinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment.
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- Answers incoming telephone calls on a multiline telephone system in a professional manner.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Transfers calls to the appropriate person and writes messages in accordance with approved telephone procedures.
- Greet patients and visitors as they enter the office and notify the appropriate person of the patients arrival.
- Collect and post copays and remind patients of past due balances on the day of office visit.
- Ensure patients check out as they leave the office and follow checkout procedures.
- Confirm patient appointments.
- Document and notify Doctor when a patient cancels an appointment.
- Type correspondence and office memos as directed.
- Transcribe information regarding patient visits for medical reports.
- Prepare and provide the Doctors patient files by pulling charts gathering paperwork and printing daily appointment schedules.
Medical Assistant Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate professionalism confidentiality and diplomacy and can serve a wide range of employees and patients.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Detail oriented with strong followup initiative
- Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Medical Assistant Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint).
- One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred