Front Desk Receptionist at High Country Community Health

Boone, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Terminology, Customer Service, Scheduling, Multitasking, Communication, Documentation, Insurance Verification, Appointment Management, Data Entry, Patient Interaction, Co-Pay Collection, Eligibility Checking, Workflow Maintenance, Report Production, Questionnaire Distribution, Telephonic Communication

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Duties Include: Check patients in and verify demographics including telephone numbers, addresses, guarantor and insurance information at each visit Scan Insurance card and link insurance in patient’s chart Update new paperwork yearly Obtain proper documentation for SFS applicants and calculate household income accurately and acquire second signature for verification Capture picture of the patient if not already done Distribute patient questionnaires when necessary Answer telephones courteously and send patient messages to appropriate staff Schedule appointments Call and remind patients of their upcoming appointments Collect co-pays, deductibles and outstanding balances on patient accounts Post co-pays and SFS payments as pre-payments Check eligibility on patients not included in the daily batch, i.e. walk ins or work ins Review insurance eligibility and address any errors with eligibility as the patient checks in at each visit Scan paper documents into patients chart when completed Must be able to perform check out duties as well on days covering both positions Ensure daily workflow is maintained Other duties as assigned Requirements Education: High school diploma. Experience: Minimum one year of experience in a medical setting, preferably in a scheduling role. Other requirements: Proficient medical terminology skills, Performance Requirements: Knowledge: Knowledge of medical practice protocols related to scheduling appointments. Knowledge of manual/computerized scheduling systems. Knowledge of customer service principles and techniques. Skills: Skill in communicating effectively with providers and Medical Assistants about scheduling preferences. Skill in maintaining master appointment schedule via manual or computerized means. Skill in producing reports about appointment patterns as needed. Abilities: Ability to multitask effectively, dealing with phone calls, in-office patients, staff, and others pleasantly.

Responsibilities

The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for checking in patients, verifying their information, and managing appointment schedules. Additional duties include collecting payments, answering phones, and ensuring smooth daily workflow.