Medical Office Receptionist

```Duties```
- Greet and check-in patients, ensuring a friendly and professional demeanor
- Schedule and confirm appointments using medical scheduling software
- Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate department or staff member
- Maintain patient records and update information as necessary
- Verify insurance coverage and collect co-pays or payments
- Assist with billing and coding tasks as needed
- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
- Coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers as requested by physicians

```Qualifications```
- Previous experience as a medical receptionist or dental receptionist preferred
- Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures
- Proficiency in using phone systems and handling multiple phone lines
- Knowledge of electronic medical record systems (e.g., eClinicalWorks, Dentrix)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.71 - $21.33 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Vestavia, AL 35242 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vestavia, AL 35242: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person