Medical Receptionist Jobs

Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The same clinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifying driver for those who join Pediatric Associates Family of Companies. The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is a growing team of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who are excited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinician voice is leading our medical home innovations.
Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The same clinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifying driver for those who join Pediatric Associates Family of Companies. ? The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is a growing team of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who are excited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinician voice is leading our medical home innovations. ?
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Serves patients and visitors by greeting in a friendly and welcoming manner as they arrive to our offices. Completes and updates all required information, collects payments, and provides other information as requested. Discharges patients after their appointment, providing them with any pertinent information as well as follow-up appointments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: (This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.)

• Patient-facing
• Participate in staff and educational meetings.
• Check-in patients upon arrival which includes updating demographics, insurance information, PCP, pharmacy, collect co-pays and patient balances, and provide consents for signature as well as appropriate health questionnaires.
• Sort and deliver mail and PA documents received through courier. Maintain clean work area and patient waiting area.
• Verify patient insurance through Batch Eligibility or on demand. Contact patients whose insurance is not active or PCP is not appropriate.
• Scan and upload documents in Document Management system.
• Check out patients, collect additional balances, provide visit summary, specialist referral information, patient portal information, completed forms, and follow-up appointments.
• Post patient charges and payments. Complete charge and payment reconciliation.

Performance Requirements
Adhere to all organizational information security policies and protect all sensitive information including but not limited to ePHI and PHI in accordance with organizational policy, Federal, State, and local regulations.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Designated Medical Receptionist float staff will be assigned to multiple designated office locations as applicable
• Indoor Work
• 15%-20% of travel to other office locations as needed with reimbursement outlined per company policy
• Operating Computer
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Manual Dexterity
• Reach Outward
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less

Other Physical Requirements:

• Sense of Sound
• Sense of Smell
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Sense of Touch
• Vision

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure/Certification
Upon hire, and for the duration of the employment period driver’s license must be active and valid.
EXPERIENCE : Prefer one year work experience in a medical office setting. Knowledge of computer and medical terminology desired. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Requires proficient grammar, spelling and verbal skills to communicate with patient, providers and staff in written documents.
• Maintain professional and excellent phone skills & etiquette, must be able to speak clearly and concise.
• Use good judgment & maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow oral and written instructions.
• Interact effectively, supportively with staff & maintain a professional working relation.
• Ability to learn & practice Pediatric Associate procedures, policies and protocols.
• Must be able to file alpha and numerically.
• Provide excellent customer service; greet & receive patients/ visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Requires experience in using a computer system, scanner, printer, fax etc.

This is a Medical Receptionist Floater position for the South First Choice Region (Loop, Poinciana, Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips, Lee Vista, Melbourne).
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.