Medical Receptionist - Woodstock, United States - Staffing Resources

Description

Receptionist
4-6 weeks - $17-$19
If CMA (pay could be more)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Check patients in as stated in policy and procedure manual, collect and post payment per front desk training manual. Update patient information as needed in Centricity. Alert nurses of patient arrivals; ensure patient has a ride home with an adult. Prepare charts for procedures. Contributes to the overall function of the unit by being responsible for all clerical duties, some housekeeping chores, and nursing errands as designated.

REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Meet and greet, assure that nurses are aware that patient is in the waiting area/needs assistant.
• Handles patient and visitors concerns in a courteous manner, relays the information to the appropriate person as necessary.
• Maintains pleasant environment by restocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and promoting a neat appearance to the area.
• Answer telephone, takes and communicates messages to the appropriate party.
• Assists with admission/discharge procedures as directed.
• Make pre-procedure calls.
• Initiates the medical record for all admission.
• Update patient and insurance information if necessary.
• Assists in retrieval of necessary patient information, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure that all documents to referring physicians are sent out.
• Must be able to successfully cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy center #zr