Medical Receptionist

Medical Receptionist

Smarter Skin Dermatology is seeking qualified candidates for our upscale location in Tribeca. Interested candidates must be: Professional, energetic, computer savvy, have the able to multi-task, be self-motivated, possess excellent patient relation & customer service skills, be a team player, and have experience in a very busy medical office!

Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
-Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

-Excellent patient relation and customer service skills.

-Must be an engaging and professional communicator with excellent phone and e-mail etiquette.

-Prefer prior experience working in a dermatology / medical environment.

Open availability to work Monday to Friday .

Medical Office Receptionist Job Responsibilities

Responsible for front office receptionist & secretarial Duties of a medical office.

Supports medical staff to ensure the office is running smoothly by answering phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, maintaining office files and patient records on a timely basis, participating in the training of other front office staff, etc.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but not limited to) :

● Greet patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
● Maintain daily appointments schedule, Schedule patient appointments, confirm appointments for following day.
● Check and take detailed messages for Physician and other office personnel.
● Relay messages to appropriate party, return patient phone calls in a timely manner.
● Ensure that patient/pharmacy/provider requests are followed up on.
● Coordinate with Medical Assistant and providers to ensure the completion of prior authorizations and appropriate changes to prescriptions when needed.
● Document patient visits, insurances and copays on a daily basis.
● Check eligibility and referral requirements for each patient prior to visit.

● Perform Data Entry: Enter new patient information into our EMR systems, Update patient information (including demographic and insurance information, medical notes, referrals, etc.) at every visit.

● Collect payments at the time of service
● Maintain the neatness of the front office.
● Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience as a receptionist or in a medical office setting preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is a plus
• Proficient in using phone systems and computer software applications
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment with potential for growth. If you are a motivated individual with excellent customer service skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person