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Medical Receptionist
At Visionary Retina Center, we are excited to welcome a medical receptionist to join our new ophthalmology/retina practice. We are looking for a highly motivated and professional individual who is hard-working, courteous, and genuinely enjoys patient care. Our ideal candidate takes pride in their work and thrives as part of a team that values integrity and excellence. This position offers the opportunity to start part-time with the potential to transition to full-time as we grow. Led by a highly respected retina specialist, our practice is located in the City of Calabasas with no travel requirement to multiple offices.
Responsibilities include:
· Welcome patients and answer phones
· Process patient paperwork; scan & upload documents into Nextech EMR
· Check patients in/out
· Schedule & confirm appointments with patients
· Respond to phone, email and online inquiries
· Work with 3rd Party Biller to process pre-authorizations – check eligibility/verify insurance coverage
· Correct and update data to ensure timely and accurate billing submission
· Collect patient co-pays and balances
· Manage general office supplies
· Coordinate IT, vendor, and equipment service needs
· Enter data into Nextech EMR: such as appointments, cancellations, referring providers, etc.
· Maintain/update patient information in Nextech EMR
· Maintain a clean and organized reception area and waiting room
· Assist with exam rooms maintenance and stock and document inventory
· Pickup mail daily and process
· Participate in cross-training or other company-required training
· Assist physician as requested
· Adherence to HIPAA requirements
· Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the Company
Job Qualifications:
· Education: High school diploma or equivalent or vocational education and training
· Experience: 1+ year experience in a medical practice (ophthalmology/retina) preferred
· Knowledge of verification process and insurances; understanding the requirements of various plans preferred.
Skills:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· High attention to detail
· Experience with health care management systems; Nextech experience preferred
· MS Office
· Ease with using computers, printers, scanners and other technical equipment
· Strong work ethic, empathy towards patients and motivated to deliver excellent service
· Exceptional multi-tasking skills
· Ability to work as a team
Job Type: Part-time- Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
- Expected hours: 8 – 12 per week
Visionary Retina Center is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
