Medical Receptionist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Integrated Dermatology Group is a leading national dermatology practice that acquires and partners with dermatology practices across the United States.  The culture at IDG is a reflection of its people. Our environment is filled with hard-working, dynamic individuals who come together to ensure the success of our partner dermatologists. 

Our busy Dermatology practice is looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our team! 

 

Job Description

  • Serves patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts 
  • Scheduling appointments in person or by telephone 
  • Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying clinical staff of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding clinic staff of service delays 
  • Comforts patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties, answering patients’ questions, and maintaining the reception area  
  • Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records 
  • Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information 
  • Coordinates with Insurance companies, referring medical offices and Pathology Labs 
  • Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information 
  • Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes 
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed 
  • Attains and maintains mastery level knowledge of all assigned medical practices, including provider/clinic schedules, patient scheduling preferences, and scope of services offered 
  • Performs duties independently, and in collaboration with team, asking for assistance from peers and/or supervisors as needed 
  • Obtains required information such as insurance cards and driver’s licenses; obtains consent to treat, releases of information, and other required paperwork from 100% of patients 
  • Takes ownership of the patient check in process, verifies appointments via EHR practice management system; explains next steps in patient appointment flow 
  • Handles patients and others with tact; utilizes de-escalation techniques and knows when to disengage and ask for management 

Qualifications

  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new processes and systems 
  • Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment 
  • Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative 
  • Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality 
  • Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette 
  • Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow 
  • Excellent computer skills 

 

Job Type: 

  • Part time 7:45am – 5:00pm 3 days per week, plus a willingness to cover shifts for coworkers if needed 

Experience: 

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, and OSHA regulation (preferred) 
  • EMR experience (preferred) 
  • Dermatology experience (preferred) 

 

Education: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required) 

Pay: 

  • Compensation begins at $20.00 per hour, with opportunities for merit-based increases through annual performance reviews. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Privacy Notice