Medical Receptionist - Front Desk erk – FT (5 day)

MEDICAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The Front Desk Clerk will assist patients with registration and checking in and out of their appointments. This role may interact with patients in person or via phone. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Greet patients Interact with patients, doctors and patients family members, schedule appointmentsUpdate patient demographics in electronic health recordScan insurance cards and pertinent ID cardsObtain proper forms (ie: advanced directives and financial responsibility forms)Answer incoming phone callsProcess medical records requestsTriage incoming faxesScan outside medical records into patient chartsReschedule patient appointmentsBack up for incoming referral and consult requestsMaintain office and sleep lab charges into electronic systemOther duties and special projects as assigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) High school diploma or equivalent preferredPrevious experience at a medical practice is requiredAble to communicate in person, over the phone, and in writingExcellent communication and patient care skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionalsWell organized and attentive to detailAbility to work in a team environmentMicrosoft office proficiencyRegular and consistent use of keyboard and mouse is necessaryMay require satisfactory completion of a criminal background check Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communicationFrequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entryFrequent repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingersOccasional standing and walkingThe noise level in the work environment is generally moderateOccasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects up to 25 pounds Job Location This is a float position that may require work at Dayton, Centerville, Springfield and Troy offices. While you may primarily be assigned to one location all staff may be asked to perform this role at any of the locations depending on staffing needs. Note Background check may be required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.