Medical Receptionist-Bilingual Spanish/English M-F Job Lincoln area,Nebraska USA,Healthcare

Position: Medical Receptionist-Bilingual Spanish/English M-F 7am-4pm

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

Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting in person or on the telephone.

Answers calls, within three rings whenever possible, in a courteous and professional manner.

Maintains confidentiality of personal and financial information.

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.

Optimizes patient satisfaction, provider time, and room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.

Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patients’ arrival.

Answers patients questions and/or directs incoming calls to the appropriate staff member(s).

Maintains the reception and patient waiting areas.

Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.

Gathers third party payment information.

Establishes that each patient is offered and advised of the Sliding Fee Scale annually.

Collects and receives patient fees, including payment on accounts, co-payments, and sliding fee payments.

Collects and maintains patient registration and utilization data for reports.

Works in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the health care team in order to ensure patients receive timely care.

Performs other necessary duties as required to support the clinic and ensure patient flow.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
One year of medical office experience preferred
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Bilingual preferred
Good oral and written communication skills
Highly organized, attentive to detail, quality and accuracy
High energy and a positive attitude
Strong commitment to customer service and professionalism
Ability to interrelate with a wide variety of people and cultures
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
An ability to fulfill their job requirements with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively in person and on the telephone with the public, patients, and staff

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Medical Receptionist-Bilingual Spanish​/English M-F

Medical Receptionist-Bilingual Spanish/English M-F