Medical Receptionist - Fresno, United States - ALLERGY & ENT ASSOCIATES

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    Description
    BAZ Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center has recently merged with Allergy & ENT Associates, a growing practice with locations in Houston, Austin, Dallas, & California

    We are looking for a Front Office Specialist in our clinic on North Fresno St.


    Address:
    7471 North Fresno Street

    Fresno, CA 93720

    Hours:
    Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm


    Benefits:
    Health Insurance

    Dental & Vision Insurance

    401K

    Accidental Death & Disability

    Life Insurance

    PTO & Holidays

    Position Summary

    To provide high quality patient care services, treating all patients' and guests with courtesy, fairness, and respect. Works with management and staff members in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports the goals and objectives of Allergy, Asthma, & Sinus Center.


    • Follows office policies, procedures, and protocols as appropriate.
    • Communicates effectively with other staff members.
    • Greets visitors with a smile in a polite, prompt, helpful manner. Provides any necessary instructions/directions. Informs appropriate department/person of patient's arrival.
    • Completes necessary paperwork such as fee tickets, etc. Uses computer system to generate information necessary for billing.
    • Updates patient information, collects co-pays, provides any necessary form(s) needing completion, obtains signature as necessary.
    • Maintains clean, orderly waiting room and work area.
    • Answers phone promptly and in a pleasant manner and deals with customer needs expeditiously, such as making appointments, taking messages for the clinical staff, etc.
    • Updates information in electronic patient charts according to policy and procedure.
    • May perform specific Job Activities as assigned per office location
    • Collect at the time of service
    • Quote Insurance benefits and estimates
    • Verify Insurance eligibility and authorizations
    • Attendance is required for all In-Service trainings
    • Travel to other clinics, within reasonable distance, will be required.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • High school graduate or equivalent
    • 3 years of office experience preferred. One year medical office experience preferred.
    • Knowledge of medical terminology, HMO, PPO, medical insurance industry and general clerical procedures.
    • Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9/10 Coding System.
    • Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system.
    • Must be self-directed and able to work independently
    • Attention to detail a must
    • Professional, calm and courteous demeanor
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    COMPUTER SKILLS

    • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook. EMR knowledge preferred.
    • Safety and Confidentiality - Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of
    the Practice. Follows HIPAA policies and procedures. Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.


    • Organization - Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
    • Professional Maturity - The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand. The ability to legitimately and objectively challenge the substance of our beliefs and biases of our observations.
    • Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others; the ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
    • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • Interpersonal Communication - Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
    Physical Demands


    Communication - The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.


    Physical Demands:
    Face paced medical office environment. Good eyesight and hearing, manual dexterity, and full range of body motion required. Must be able to stand and /or sit for extended periods of time. May require occasional lifting of 25 pounds or more. May be exposed to acutely ill patients, and communicable diseases.


    Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation; Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

    Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with regular working hours; Occasional overtime or weekends may be required. Travel to other clinic locations may be required.