Medical Receptionist-Bilingual Spanish/English M-F 7am-4pm at Bluestem Health

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English, Patient Greeting, Payment Collection, Billing Information Verification, Appointment Scheduling, Call Direction, Clerical Duties, Confidentiality Maintenance, PHI Security, Patient Account Maintenance, Sliding Fee Scale Advising, Data Collection, Team Collaboration, Computer Skills, Organization, Attention To Detail

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The Medical Receptionist serves as the front line for the medical team; greeting patients, collecting payments, verify billing information, scheduling appointments, directing incoming calls and performing all clerical duties necessary to prepare patient visits. Essential Duties: 1. Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting in person or on the telephone. 2. Answers calls, within three rings whenever possible, in a courteous and professional manner. 3. Maintains confidentiality of personal and financial information. 4. Protects patient confidentiality by making sure protected health information is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight and logging off/locking the computer before leaving it unattended. 5. Optimizes patient satisfaction, provider time, and room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone. 6. Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patients’ arrival. 7. Answers patients questions and/or directs incoming calls to the appropriate staff member(s). 8. Maintains the reception and patient waiting areas. 9. Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information. 10. Gathers third party payment information. 11. Establishes that each patient is offered and advised of the Sliding Fee Scale annually. 12. Collects and receives patient fees, including payment on accounts, co-payments, and sliding fee payments. 13. Collects and maintains patient registration and utilization data for reports. 14. Works in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the health care team in order to ensure patients receive timely care. 15. Performs other necessary duties as required to support the clinic and ensure patient flow. Requirements 1. High School diploma or GED required 2. One year of medical office experience preferred 3. Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word 4. Bilingual preferred 5. Good oral and written communication skills 6. Highly organized, attentive to detail, quality and accuracy 7. High energy and a positive attitude 8. Strong commitment to customer service and professionalism 9. Ability to interrelate with a wide variety of people and cultures 10. Ability to work under pressure 11. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality 12. An ability to fulfill their job requirements with minimal supervision 13. Ability to communicate effectively in person and on the telephone with the public, patients, and staff

Responsibilities

The Medical Receptionist acts as the primary contact for the medical team, managing patient greetings, processing payments, verifying billing details, and handling appointment scheduling. Essential duties include maintaining patient accounts, ensuring confidentiality of protected health information, and supporting the overall flow of patient visits.