Medical Office Front Desk
Plano, TX US
Job Description
Job Title: Medical Front Office
Location: Plano TX
Hours: Day Shift
Pay: 20.00
Scheduled Pay: Bi- Weekly
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short term disability after 90 days
Responsibilities:
- Answers all incoming calls; assesses callers’ needs and directs to appropriate personnel. Pages clinic personnel as appropriate. Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner.
- Schedules new patients, patient referrals and returning patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. For new and or referred patients, sets up in system with appropriate documentation and coding. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
- Obtains and enters all insurance authorization, and correspondence relating to referrals in patients charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
- Collects co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit.
- Maintains primary office scheduling template containing physician meetings, satellite schedule, rounding and call coverage.
- Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
- Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/practice.
- Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Requires 0.5-3 years’ experience preferably in a medical office setting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
- Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
Please Contact:
Robin Thomas
Staffing Manager
(586) 232-9016 Direct
Keywords: Medical Office, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Term, Scheduler
Job Requirements
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Requires 0.5-3 years’ experience preferably in a medical office setting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
- Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required