Front Desk Receptionist

At the Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic our goal is to provide a seamless continuum of health care services to maximize patients’ outcomes and convenience. We offer an organized and coordinated continuum to provide better and timelier feedback between the patient, physician, and ancillary services provider. Our main campus is located on Bluebonnet, but we have various clinics and therapies across the state of Louisiana as well as the BROC foundation that supports local schools and athletic programs by providing services throughout various communities.

The Front Desk Receptionists are important members of our team who are responsible for coordinating the daily administration for our doctors, staff, visitors, and patients at our clinics. This role is responsible check in, collecting payments, and answering patient inquires. This position is located in the front office in our medical clinics and reports to our office supervisor. The hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8am – 5pm. We are looking for dedicated and caring team members join our team!

· Greets patients or customers in a friendly and professional manner, including welcoming the patient, making eye contact, and smiling.

· Checks-in patients for appointments.

· Completes the registration of the patient, explaining the paperwork to be completed to the patient if necessary.

· Ensures that a clear copy of the patient’s current insurance card(s) and demographic information is entered into the patient’s medical record. Prints the superbill and gives to the patient.

· Enters electronic messages to other departments to assist with patient flow.

· Directs the patient to the payment counter to collect the appropriate co-pays or balances due. Otherwise, directs the patient to the appropriate area of the clinic in order for the physicians/providers, nurses, and medical staff to care for the patient and document the medical record.

· Performs appropriate, timely, and accurate documentation in the medical record as is applicable to patient service duties.

· Maintains HIPAA privacy and security and provides the BROC Notice of Privacy Practices to new patients or to any person who requests it.

· Distributes patient satisfaction surveys as instructed by Supervisor or upon patient request.

· Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals of BROC.

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Ability to learn electronic practice management and scheduling software.

· Ability to understand and closely adhere to patient scheduling policies, guidelines, and protocols.

· Reliable form of transportation to work daily

· Prior experience in scheduling is desired

· Ability to pass a drug screening

· Ability to learn computerized medical office work

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Vacation Pay

· Sick Pay

· Holiday Pay

· Long- and Short-Term Disability Options

· Life Insurance

$12-18 hourly

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