Front Desk Medical Receptionist

New York, NY, United States

** Front Desk Medical Receptionist**

**Job Category****:** Front Office **Requisition Number****:** FRONT03373 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Now hiring a Medical Receptionist at Kips Bay Endoscopy located in New York, New York.

This position will help the RNs make the pre procedure calls.

**ADDRESS:** 535 2nd Ave New York, NY 10016

**SUMMARY:**

Under the day to day general direction of the Center Manager, the Front Office Receptionist handles and routes all incoming calls and greets patients and patient families. Additionally, the Receptionist is responsible for insurance verification as needed, cash collections and the correct handling of patient charts.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Receives patients and visitors and provides assistance in scheduling appointments, patient registration, medical chart maintenance and the coordination of patient referrals.

* Greets patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner and verifies patient contact and insurance information on file.

* Coordinates and schedules appointments for surgeries for physicians at the ambulatory surgery center.

* Registers the patients, while ensuring that all demographic information is current.

* Ensures that required documents are received and documented in the patients record, such as Physician orders, result of patient history and physical exams, advance directives, patient bill of rights and notice of ownership disclosure.

* Creates, files and retrieves patient charts as needed, ensuring proper security measures are followed to maintain confidentiality of all patient information.

* Answers non-medical questions and gives routine non-medical instructions.

* Enters demographics of new patients, including insurance information, into the applicable system.

* Ensures appropriate patient signatures are secured for the informed consents prior to service being rendered.

* Ensures that referrals are available and, if required, coordinates the exchange of patient data with referral sources.

* Answers incoming telephone calls, handling calls if applicable and otherwise routing calls to the appropriate party or taking messages.

* Collects, verifies and enters into the applicable system, all insurance and third-party resources for payment.

* May coordinate insurance verification with insurance companies through online eligibility verification system on a case by case basis.

* Communicates with patient regarding patients financial responsibility and collects moneys such as copayments for the procedures.

* Conducts reminder calls prior to procedures.

* May escort patients throughout the Center to insure proper office flow.

* Understands and abides by all HIPAA policies and procedures.

* Maintains inventory of office supplies.

* Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:**

* High school education or equivalent required.

* Customer service experience is strongly preferred.

* Prior experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

* Healthcare receivables industry experience is preferred.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

* Able to read, write, speak, and communicate clearly in English.

* **Bilingual skills in Japanese, Spanish or Russian is a plus.**

* Excellent typing and computer usage skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.

* Organized, detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities.

* Ability to relate with people of diverse backgrounds, provide excellent customer service and solutions to problems.

* Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, medical benefits, and billing process.

* Experience with online benefit verification, working with insurance companies, and have extensive knowledge of different types of coverage and policies.

* Maintain accurate patient insurance records.

* Good judgement and must have excellent multitasking skills.

* Resourcefulness in problem solving.

* Ability to work independently, give attention to detail, prioritize and perform several tasks together without losing concentration.

**Learn more about this location:**

Covenant Physician Partners is a growing physician services company, offering you the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization thats advancing the field of healthcare.

With Covenant, you are part of something bigger. Company culture and associate engagement inspire our work. Our HEART values Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork encompass who and how we are as a company, reflecting our dedication to those we serve.

Together, were improving health. We recognize that the commitment from the talented group of professionals at our Nashville Service Center gives our physicians and providers the opportunity to focus on providing high-quality patient care. Our associates are truly the HEARTbeat of all that we do.

Covenant is the employer of choice for individuals who wish to pursue their passion of making healthcare better. **We offer competitive benefits to all full-time associates, including:**

* Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Hospital Indemnity, Associate Assistance Program)

* Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

* Life Insurance

* Long/Short-Term Disability

* Associate Discounts (Costco, Sams, BJs, Amazon Prime)

* 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match

* Professional Development Opportunities (Tuition Reimbursement, RN.com)

* Paid Vacation & Holidays

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