Receptionist, Healthcare

Description

LOCATION:

1415 North Loop West Suite 400, Houston, TX 77008. Some travel required with doctor to our Pearland location once a week.

Contributes to the organization by overseeing the various tasks of the front desk. The Receptionist will assist patients in-person and over-the-phone with checking-in and out, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, processing payments, handling copays, and other tasks while providing exemplary customer service.

• To provide superior patient care services, treating all patients and guests with compassion and respect.
• Greets all patients and guests with a smile and helpful manner.
• Communicates effectively with others including but not limited to patients, guests, colleagues and physicians.
• Provide patients with necessary instructions or directions.
• Process patient documentation and update patient demographics with accuracy.
• Triage incoming calls promptly and in a pleasant manner. Review all phone messages and return calls timely and/or direct messages to appropriate person.
• Verify insurance and determine if prior authorizations or referrals are required for upcoming appointments.
• Close-out daily batches promptly and with accuracy.
• Maintains a clean and organized waiting room and work area.
• Travel may be required to surrounding HEA offices to provide front desk coverage when needed.
• Must meet and adhere to HEAs policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

No supervisor responsibilities.

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401(K)
  • Free Life Insurance & LTD
  • Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES None Required.

EXPERIENCE One (1) year office experience. Two (2) years medical office experience preferred. Bilingual Spanish preferred.