Medical Front Office Specialist

This opening provides you the opportunity to work within an urgent care clinic environment centered on walk-in appointments.
Our clinic operates M-F 10 am-8 pm and Weekends 12-6 pm for those patients in our communities that need fast, high-quality treatment but their primary doctor may be unavailable.
Required Certification for position: Valid Certification as a Medical Administrative Assistant, or a Biller and/or Coder, or a Medical Assistant plus a Valid CPR card MedicalReceptionist Duties: Familiarity with electronic medical records Administering the patient call-in and wait lists Answering phones, taking messages or directing to appropriate staff if necessary Receiving and entering patient demographic and insurance information Understanding medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT codes is a plus Receiving patient co-pays, deductibles and payments Ensuring all critical billing information and payment is received prior to patient check-out Scheduling appointments Processing medical insurance payments Sending lab results to doctors or other clinicians Checking in patients before appointments and gathering patient information as needed Required Skills: 1 year of medical receptionist experience and insurance verification required Understanding medical terminology Setting up appointments for patients Using office phone systems, such as handling multiple calls or transferring calls to different department Familiar with computers and the internet Must know Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Drive Great customer service Self-motivated Positive attitude Ability to multitask, especially in busy office settings or medical facilities Organizational skills Teamwork skills Problem-solving skills Decision-making skills Attention to detail Reliable transportation