Position: Administrative Assistant (Medical Receptionist)
Location: Valencia, CA
Duration: 03+ Months with possible extension
Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM (M-F)
Job Duties:
- Medical Front/Back Desk experience.
- Must have experience working with insurances & stated on the resume.
- Authorization experience required.
- Greet and assist patients professionally.
- Register and update patient information.
- Direct patients to the right departments or healthcare professionals.
- Answer inquiries about services, policies, and procedures.
- Schedule and confirm appointments using electronic systems.
- Coordinate and reschedule appointments as needed.
- Communicate appointment reminders to patients.
- Answer and manage phone calls courteously and efficiently.
- Route calls to the appropriate staff.
- Take and relay messages accurately.
- Maintain and update patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Verify and update insurance information.
- Assist in organizing and filing medical records.
- Perform general administrative tasks (data entry, photocopying, faxing).
- Assist with billing, insurance processing, and payment collection.
- Ensure a clean and organized reception area.
- Manage patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare providers, staff, and patients.
- Relay important information between patients and medical professionals.
- Handle patient concerns and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Escalate issues to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Adhere to healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Stay informed about changes in medical office policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other medical office staff for coordinated patient care.
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.