Job Description:

Medical Receptionist - Float Pool (Physician Practice)

Job ID

2020-87862

Department

Admin Unallocated Pract Costs

Site

HMH Physician Services, Inc.

Job Location

US-NJ-NEPTUNE

Position Type

Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week

40

Shift

Day

Shift Hours

varies

Weekend Work

Weekends as Needed

On Call Work

No On-Call Required

Holiday Work

No Holidays Required

Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our team members are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care and coaching each and every day. Through the comprehensive care we provide, we are confident that you will be able to apply your skills while building your career within New Jerseys premier healthcare system.

The primary role of the Medical Receptionist is to provide reception and clerical services under the supervision of the practice manager and physician(s) for the patients and visitors of the practice.These services may include billing, collections, referrals, appointments, patient contact, and general secretarial duties.


*Must be able to travel to various locations in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Medical Receptionist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Checks in patients; consistently and courteously verifies and obtains required demographic information.
- Collects copayment and any applicable balances; Verifies insurance eligibility; Ensures appropriate referrals are obtained (spec ialty offices); Ensures patient completes appropriate paperwork including but not limited to face sheet, ABN, and HIPAA forms; Accurately enters patient demographic information in billing/computer system.
- All aspects of the checkout process are completed accurately and timely, and in a friendly manner.
- Reviews charge slip; posts charges/payments into system; collects current and past due balance(s); schedules future appointment(s); initiates referral process.
- Assists with financial responsibilities including: keeping abreast of reimbursement and billing procedures; accurately verifies information on audit journal; prepares bank deposits and credit card batches; signs and dates completed daily cash receipts log and summary and verifies and signs off on all money collected.
- Maintains efficient and accurate filing and record maintenance system. Assembles new patient folders and retrieves/returns records according to protocol if on paper.
- Follows protocols established for EMR for scanning/filing documents.
- Monitors general office supply inventory and equipment.
- Receives and directs all communication courteously and consistently and according to HIPAA guidelines and office policy. Records complete written (or EMR) messages legibly.
- Ensures that messages are delivered and followed up on in a timely manner.
- Schedules appointments as per office protocol.Team Work in a practice is critical to our success.
- This position also serves as a preloader for our EMR system.

Qualifications

- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- Prior receptionist or clerical experience in a medical office preferred
- Epic experience preferred
- CPR certification a plus
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.

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