Bend Memorial Clinic is hiring: Medical Receptionist in Shirley
Bend Memorial Clinic, Shirley, NY, United States, 11967
Overview
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Base pay range
$18.25/hr - $18.25/hr
About Our Company
We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description
The Medical Receptionist is responsible for welcoming and providing exemplary customer service to all patients at Bend Memorial Clinic. The person in this position is responsible for registering patients and coordinating with the rest of the team to provide a timely turnaround for the patient. This individual responds to patient questions and concerns with a sense of urgency and kindness, both on the telephone and in person and is responsible for all paperwork associated with patient registration.
Responsibilities
- Greeting and welcoming patients
- Organizing and coordinating patient intake and other appointments
- Accurately enters/updates patient information in system
- Assisting patients with completion of paperwork when necessary
- Scanning, updating and filing medical records
- Answering phone calls, questions, etc. in a prompt and polite manner
- Processing medical insurance information, verifying patient eligibility and addressing any patient questions about insurance (liaise with Billing department as appropriate)
- Handling cash and co-payments accurately and responsibly
- Providing outstanding customer service to every patient
- Informing site manager or assistant site manager of waiting room wait times, patient inquiries, etc.
Qualifications
- A High School Degree or GED
- Happy, welcoming, and can-do attitude with patients and coworkers
- Experience working in any high-volume/high-intensity service industry (e.g., hospitality, restaurant, hospital, medical office or retail environment) preferred
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and a team player
- Computer proficiency and typing speed (approximately 55 wpm)
- Flexible/adaptable nature to work in a continuously evolving environment
- Passion for helping others in a healthcare environment
- Ability to effectively interact with physicians, patients and other staff members
- Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on site location
Physical requirements: Ability to sit and stand for periods of time. Heavy computer use required.
The provided compensation amount is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
Benefits and Equal Opportunity
About Our Commitment: Total Rewards at VillageMD. Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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