Medical Front Desk Receptionist - Podiatry

Ankle & Foot Center Of Lake County

Medical Front Desk Receptionist - Podiatry

Tavares, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job description

    We're not looking for just anyone. We're looking for an exceptional Medical Front Desk Professional who is passionate about providing outstanding patient care and creating an amazing first impression for every patient who walks through our doors. Some of the qualities of who we are looking for?

    ✅ Honest, confident, and comfortable discussing payments and insurance responsibilities

    ✅ A self-starter who can work independently while contributing positively to a team

    ✅ Friendly, dependable, and someone patients and coworkers can count on

    ✅ Committed to personal growth and building a long-term career

    ✅ Highly organized, professional, and detail-oriented

    ✅ Motivated to bring your best attitude and energy every day

    You will be responsible for providing clerical and phone support for our Podiatry practice. We are looking for a self-starter who is a positive team player, with excellent customer service skills, strong insurance verification background, collections and an upbeat positive attitude. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.

    Responsibilities

    Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office

    Answering multiple phone lines, directed calls, managed and maintained the office voicemails

    Data entry of new patient demographic information, past medical history, etc. into EHR

    Check in and check out the patient through the office EMR system (ModMed)

    Strong knowledge of insurance eligibility, authorizations, copays, co-insurance, deductibles and self-pay pricing

    Have knowledge of the insurances accepted in the office

    Collect copays and deductibles at the time of service and balance at the end of the visit

    Call patient to schedule appts when needed for follow up

    Scan, update information into patient information

    Assist doctor and back office as needed

    Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email

    Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing

    Skills:

    Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role

    Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)

    Professional attitude and appearance

    Strong experience in insurance authorizations, benefits and eligibility

    Solid written and verbal communication skills

    Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise

    Excellent organizational skills

    Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize task

    Experience:

    Medical Receptionist Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

    Medical Terminology: 1 year (Preferred)

    Podiatry: 1 year (Preferred)

    Knowledge in ModMed EMR is a plus

    Work Location: One location (Not Remote)

    Job Type: Full-time