Medical Office Receptionist

At Affinity Health Group, we specialize in taking care of people: our members, our patients, and our employees. We offer competitive salaries and great benefits! Benefits include: Health, Dental, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Short Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and 401(k).

Affinity is currently looking for Medical Office Receptionists to work in our large physician group practice.

Job Summary:

The Medical Office Receptionist (MOR) is an essential part of a high functioning healthcare team that works in clinic and is responsible for making and scheduling patient appointments. The MOR provides friendly and professional customer service to patients and obtains and verifies patient demographics and insurance information.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follows opening and closing procedures according to office guidelines
• Serve as primary point of contact for patients
• Greets patients in polite, prompt, helpful manner and provides any necessary instructions/directions
• Informs nursing staff of patient arrivals
• Obtains and enters new patient demographics; updates/verifies insurance and patient information, may require verification and pre-authorization by contacting insurance companies for services performed at the clinic
• Reviews all forms for accuracy and completion according to office policies prior to accepting
• Collects co-pays and balances. Understands and applies payments to balances
• Retrieves billing codes accurately at check out
• Schedules return appointments at check out
• Completes closing procedures by showing the day’s total receipts, matches the day’s transactions and completes deposits slips
• Maintains clean and orderly waiting area including reading material
• Schedule and reschedule appointments and make confirmation calls
• Works in conjunction with nurses to accommodate scheduling requests
• Maintains and updates current information on physician schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled
• Participates in quality improvement, daily huddles, and other patient care programs established by clinic requirements
• Floats to other clinics to assist as needed
• Compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of AHG patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all patient health information data
• Responsible for maintaining the AHG patients’ compliance with Disease Management, Wellness, appointments/scheduling, referrals and tests ordered
• Ensures that all patient medical information and records are entered into the computer database and checks regularly with physicians and other healthcare providers to make sure the information recorded is correct and or complete
• Possesses an understanding of the payment procedures of health insurance firms, HMOs, and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid
• Coordinates with Non-AHG healthcare providers to forward any medical information regarding a patient
• Manages electronic correspondences from patients via AHG Patient Portal and Patient Prompt
• Manages electronic correspondences from patients via AHG patient Portal and Patient Prompt.
• Add Call Ahead patients to the schedule (Affinity Walk-In Clinic Medical OfficeReceptionist)

Marginal Duties:

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of one-year work experience as a front Office Receptionist in a Medical Office setting is required.
• Minimum of one-year work experience with medical insurance verification is required.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and be able to float to various clinics
• Knowledge of Fax-Com and Index-logic
• Work experience with electronic medical records preferred
• Valid and unencumbered Driver’s License
• Microsoft word and computer experience
• Medical terminology helpful
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• High school graduate or GED

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Supervision Received:

• Works under general supervision of the Front Office Administrative Coordinator and occasional supervisor from the Nursing Coordinators/Supervisors

Working Conditions:

• Overtime will be occasionally required. Travel will be required.
• Must have reliable transportation and an unencumbered valid driver’s license to be able to float to the various clinics

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods of time, occasionally lift files or paper up to 30 pounds, operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment during a normal business day. This position will require viewing computer screens and typing on keyboards for prolonged periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to transverse about the clinic constantly and may, on occasion, remain stationary for long periods of time. The employee must regularly communicate with others and is frequently required to operate a computer and other standard Medical Office equipment. The employee is often required to move up to 10 pounds and is occasionally required to move between 20 and 30 pounds.

Affinity Health Group participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Affinity believes that hiring qualified individuals to fill positions contributes to the overall strategic success of the organization. Affinity strives to ensure the best qualified candidate is selected for any employment opportunity, and that Affinity's interview and hiring process complies with applicable state and federal laws. Affinity is committed to being culturally diverse and inclusive and accepts résumés and applications from any interested candidate. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, persons with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Louisiana Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person