Medical Receptionist

Job Description:

Greenwich, CT-based Medical Office looking to hire a 4 Temp to Perm Medical Receptionists/Front Desk Specialists.

Pay $15 - $17 per hour, depending on experience.
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Greet and register patients in a prompt and pleasant manner.
  
• Instruct patients to complete registration, history, and HIPAA acknowledgement forms.
  
• Request updates from established patients.
  
• Collect and enter all insurance referrals.
  
• Make copies of patient forms and insurance cards.
  
• Enter all demographic information and off-bill comments into the billing system.
  
• Call insurance carriers and patients for follow-up information to complete registration as needed.
  
• Instruct patients about referral and payment process as needed.
  
• Notify other departments of patient arrival.
  
• Pull and file patient encounters.
  
• Schedule and re-schedule appointments for patients.
  
• Takes message and respond to requests.
  
• Perform Expediter (escort patients to exam rooms) and Call Center duties as needed.
  
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations.
  

  Requirements:

  Qualifications:
  
• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
• Minimum one to three years experience as registrar or similar function required.
  
• Medical Specialist office experience preferred.
  
• Ability to use computerized systems.
  
• Must be detail-oriented and accurate.
  
• Ability to work well under pressure.
  
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  
• Knowledge of different insurance carriers and plan types is a plus.