Medical Receptionist
Company: Retinal Consultants Medical Group
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Come and join our team! We are a local growing private medical
practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
with diseases of the retina and vitreous. We are looking for
individuals who would like to establish a career in healthcare
working with nationally recognized physicians. We provide on the
job training giving you the ability to grow and advance your skills
along with gaining innovative knowledge. Established in 1977, we
have locations all over Northern California including Sacramento,
Grass Valley, Roseville, Stockton, Modesto, Fairfield, Elk Grove,
Folsom, Yuba City and Chico. Our physicians are nationally known,
and we continue to be on the leading edge of retina care by
utilizing the latest equipment and both participating in and
designing new clinical trials to advance the state of care for
retinal diseases. Join 150+ other team members working for our
nationally recognized retina specialty practice in a fast paced,
high volume medical office.
We seek a full-time Medical Receptionist to support our team.
Although you must be able to work independently, you will be
working directly with physicians, patients, and clinical and
business office staff. Collaboration and being a team player are
essential to the success of this role. This position will require
travel to other locations as needed.
Full-time immediate employee benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO) 13 days per year, as accrued.
7 Paid Holidays per year.
Scrub Allowance
Ability to participate in company 401k plan offered through
Fidelity.
On the first of the month following 30 days of employment
benefits:
Medical insurance - employer pays 95% of premium of base HMO plan
for employee (dependent coverage available for purchase).
Group dental, vision, life, and accident plans available for
purchase.
Flexible Spending Account participation available.
Allows pre-tax deferrals of amounts for medical, dental or vision
premiums
Allows pre-tax deferrals for dependent care expenses, subject to
limitations
After 90 days of employment - Paid Sick Leave of 3 days per
year.
After one year of service - 401K Plan Safe Harbor contribution (3%
of annual earnings) received after 2022 plan year ends.
Pay depends on experience and ranges from $17.50 - $28.00 per hour
for all levels. Job Responsibilities
Greet patients, family members, visitors, staff and physicians in a
warm and respectful manner
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate
with referring physicians and their staff
Ability to work independently or in a team environment and assist
coworkers in various aspects
Answer phones in a pleasant and professional manner
Adaptable to fast paced environment
Gain knowledge and the ability to schedule new and established
patients in accordance with scheduling guidelines
Check any messages and respond as appropriate
Review various faxes, and patient referrals within 24 hours
Eagerness to perform additional tasks
Problem solving skills
Verify insurance eligibility, add insurance and any authorizations
needed
Assist with the patient check in/check out process to optimize
patient experience
Ensure patient financial obligations are appropriately addressed at
time of service
Ability to maintain a HIPAA and OSHA compliant workstation Required
Skills and Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing
Ability to apply policies and principles to solve everyday
problems
Ability to plan, exercise initiative, problem solve, make
decisions
Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to work in an unsupervised environment, both as a team and
as an individual
Ability to maintain a courteous demeanor while maintaining required
level of productivity
Knowledge of insurances: HMO's, PPO's, Medicare, MediCal
Knowledge of how to operate standard office equipment
Able to dilate, check vision, and enter appropriate chief
complaint
Understand what diagnoses are considered emergencies
Ability to document accurately and efficiently patient
communications
Ability to follow direction well, maintain professionalism, and be
punctual
Enjoy working with patients, primarily elderly patients
Patience and empathy
Ability to work as a part of a team
Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment Physical
Requirements:
Sitting and viewing computer screen for extended periods
Keyboarding for extended periods
Standing or walking, up to 75% of the time
Lifting, reaching, and bending, often
Close visual acuity required to perform duties such as viewing
computer monitor, and determining accuracy and thoroughness of
work
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