At Lovenheim Pediatrics, we believe in providing comprehensive care that examines children's emotional, behavioral, and physical states to promote health and treat illness. The wellness and health of a child is essential to the health of a family, and our priority.If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our website: Front Desk Receptionist Responsibilities The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for greeting patients upon arrival, relaying incoming telephone calls to the appropriate person, and performing assigned administrative responsibilities. Handle medical and insurance records, as well as billing and other related duties as assigned. Manage patient communications and staff calendars. Convey a positive and professional image of the Care Center to the public.
- Answers incoming telephone calls on a multi-line telephone system in a professional manner.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Transfers calls to the appropriate person and writes messages in accordance with approved telephone procedures.
- Greet patients and visitors as they enter the office and notify the appropriate person of the patient's arrival.
- Collect and post co-pays and remind patients of past due balances on the day of office visit.
- Ensure patients check out as they leave the office and follow check-out procedures.
- Confirm patient appointments.
- Document and notify Doctor when a patient cancels an appointment.
- Type correspondence and office memos as directed.
- Transcribe information regarding patient visits for medical reports.
- Prepare and provide the Doctor's patient files by pulling charts, gathering paperwork, and printing daily appointment schedules.
Front Desk Receptionist Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy and can serve a wide range of employees and patients.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Detail oriented with strong follow-up initiative
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Front Desk Receptionist Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred
Benefits Available
- Medical and Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
- Voluntary Term Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Cancer, and Accident Insurance
- MetLife Auto/Vehicle & Home Insurance Discounts