Medical Assistant - Chandler, United States - Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates

Verified Company

Chandler, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Recently named one of Arizona's Top Workplaces, Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States.

The practice has over 51 providers, 11 sites and over 250 employees providing assessment and treatments for rheumatological, podiatric, and electromyography patients.

Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department.

Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care.

We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate Front Desk Receptionist to join our team.

We cross train for front and back-office duties and expect flexibility and multi-tasking abilities with great attention to detail and accuracy.

The role of the Front Desk Receptionist, at AARA, is to greet incoming patients or other guest while keeping their composure under stressful conditions.

They are the facilitators of the facility, controlling the flow of people in and out. Making sure things are taken care of up front. All while answering both patient questions and the phone.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phone
Answers the phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone etiquette
Responsible for keeping the reception area clean and organized
Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information
Facilitates patient flow by notifying the provider of patients' arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff
Responds to inquiries by patients, prospective patients, and visitors in a courteous manner
Keeps medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders, and monitoring office equipment
Protects patient confidentiality, making sure protected health information is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight and logging off the computer before leaving it unattended.

Qualifications
Required

High school diploma
Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and diagnosis
Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures
Working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred

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Medical Assistants Diploma or Certificate
Preferred

Bilingual in Spanish
Previous office administration or receptionist experience or a minimum of one year work experience in a medical office setting.
Skills: Telephone etiquette, customer service, basic word and excel programs, time management, multitasking, organization, scheduling

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
No weekends

Work setting:

Inperson

Application Question(s):

AARA operates on a 4x10 schedule, Monday
Thursday 10 hour shifts. Would you have any issues complying?
What is your desirable rate of pay?
Do you have any Nextgen experience? If yes, how many years?
For the safety of our patients, AARA is a drug free, non smoking organization, in which, we do not hire smokers. Are you comfortable with complying with this company policy?
AARA requires an annual flu vaccine, and COVID19 vaccine for all staff as a companywide policy. Are you comfortable complying with this policy?
If selected to move forward in the hiring process, AARA runs a background, drug screen, and soft credit check. Are you comfortable with complying?

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