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Front Desk Receptionist

240 NC-105 Extension #100, Boone, NC 28607, USA

Job Type

Full Time

About the Role

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.

About the Company

HCCH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HCCH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
HCCH conducts background checks on all final candidates. Employment is contingent upon a clear background check or approval of the CEO

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