Medical Receptionist

Summary :

• Provides administrative functions including, but not limited to patient transport, answering phones, general administrative duties, maintaining a clean facility environment, and maintaining supplies.  Compensation : $19.21 - $21.02 per hour Location : Barrington IL or Elgin IL Example Schedule : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Final schedule may vary)   Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Checks patients in and out.
• Registers patients, collecting co-pays and deposits at the front desk.
• Prepares all necessary documents for patients to complete including new patient paperwork, insurance cards, notice of privacy practices.
• Creates new patient charts and pulls existing charts as needed.
• Files documentation into charts.
• Maintains the confidentiality, security, and physician safety of patient’s medical records.
• Maintains a pre-determined, organized medical record format.
• Interacts with physician / office personnel in a friendly manner.
• Answers the phone in a friendly manner and directs all calls appropriately.
• Adheres to facilities clinical guidelines as they relate to this position.
• Completes annual mandatory training by the due date as assigned.
• Receives and directs phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
• Obtains and records patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Prepares examination rooms.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.   An Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation.