Front Desk Receptionist (Dermatology Specialists Of Augusta)

Founded over 40 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?

We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new drugs, and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Dermatology Specialists of Augusta, now an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology, has been recognized since 2009 by readers of Columbia County magazine as the best dermatologist office in the area. The founding physician, Dr. Callaway, is consistently recognized in his community for maintaining excellent standards of patient care within his practice.

We are seeking a professional, bright, and enthusiastic person with excellent people and communication skills. You will play a vital role not only in the efficient operation of our practice but will also help to shape patient experience through your friendly, professional, and attentive interaction with each patient. You will coordinate the flow of patients through the office, assist patients with payments, help with billing and insurance information, schedule appointments, maintain patient charts as well as various other administrative tasks.

The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for greeting patients and completing their check-in and check-out process. The Receptionist will enter new patient information into the computer and review patient charts for accuracy and verification, ensure all signatures have been obtained, and collect payments as necessary.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Greet each patient in a pleasant and professional manner. 
• Screen calls, schedules appointments and referrals. 
• Take accurate, concise phone messages. 
• Enter complete patient demographics when making appointments. 
• Evaluate chart data to verify all information has been received, completed and signed. 
• Check-in and check-out patients. 
• Track patients in the reception area and communicate with patients as needed. 
• Proactively collect patient payments. 
• Update product inventory weekly. 
• Always treat patients with dignity and empathy. 
• Fulfill inventory orders. 
• As closer – run end of day reports & balance payment totals. 
• Distribute incoming reports and correspondence in patient charts. 
• Ensure all phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental mail are addressed immediately. 

• Assist other staff as needed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Minimum 1-year medical office experience is strongly preferred
• Completion of a Medical Administrative Assistant program or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, telephone & written communication skills
• Computer proficient
• We need someone who is detail oriented, dependable and a team player who is willing to jump in and help others at all times

Physical Requirements: 

• Sitting, some standing, stooping and reaching.   
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard.   
• Correctable vision to 20/20 and hearing within a normal range for telephone contacts.   
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.