Medical Receptionist Family Practice

About the role

This role will serve as the first point of contact for patients, providing exceptional customer service while managing front desk operations. Responsible for patient check in and check out, scheduling necessary follow up and ancillary appointments, payment collection, and maintaining accurate patient records.    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  Greet incoming patients using friendly, respectful communication  Obtaining and documenting up to date demographic information for patients, including updated insurance information, license information, etc.   Accept patient payments and document accordingly  Familiar with payments required from patients enrolled in all insurance plans that InterMed participates with and collect necessary co-pays   Maintain accurate transaction batches on credit card machine; balance cash drawer  Assist billing office with problem resolution as necessary  Notify clinical staff that patient has arrived via the EMR  Make patient aware of any unusual delay in their appointment time  Answer incoming telephone calls using proper telephone etiquette and prioritize telephone encounters appropriately.  Be familiar with forms necessary for patient appointments  To include scanning, printing, assembling, and mailing patient packets  Be familiar with computerized appointment scheduling system and schedule patients with all necessary follow-up and ancillary appointments  Monitor automated confirmation calls and update EMR  Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.  Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.    MISSION AND VALUES:  Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.  Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.  Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.  Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.  Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.  Embrace change to better serve our patients.  Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.  Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Education:  High School diploma or equivalent required  Ability and willingness to provide excellent customer service to patients, InterMed colleagues and vendors  Ability to work independently and accurately  Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal  Ability to work well in busy environment  Proficient with Windows based computer applications  Flexibility and willingness to work as a team member  Accurate typing, transcribing, and data entry skills    The estimated compensation range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Certain positions may be eligible for incentive compensation plans above and beyond base compensation.