Clinic Receptionist

Job Description Summary:

The Receptionist greets and welcomes patients and visitors to the clinic, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor. They are responsible for managing the front desk responsibilities including maintaining patient flow; scheduling appointments; appropriately handling phone calls; validating insurance eligibility; entering demographics, insurance, and other pertinent information in the Electronic Health Record and other various systems; and determining and collecting time of service payments and/or past due balances at the time of appointment. 

Hours:

Full Time

32 hours/week

3 days during the week, every other weekend.

Job Duties:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.  

• Performs patient check-in at the time of visit and completes all steps necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and in compliance with all clinic and regulatory policies. 

• Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately. 

• Schedule appointments according to office guidelines.

• Obtain accurate patient and insurance information, collecting copays (TOS) and deductible amounts. 

• Copy/scan patient access related hardcopy materials (e.g. ID, referrals, insurance cards, etc.) into the correct location in the electronic medical record.  

General Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire. 

• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.

• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality when dealing with patient information. 

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. 

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! 

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