Job Information
Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley Medical Receptionist - Cardiology in Poughkeepsie, New York
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Medical Receptionist DEPARTMENT: Cardiology
JOB STATUS: Full-Time; Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Administrative Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Receptionist is responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate staff, greeting, and checking in all patients for office appointments, including paperwork for patients to fill out, scanning insurance cards, entering all demographic information into the electronic health record, entering referrals for office visits into EMR, scanning for staff as needed, and working closely with physicians and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Greets and directs all patients within the practice.
Obtaining patient demographic and verifying insurance information at each visit.
Obtaining necessary patient information to meet current Federal guidelines and Meaningful Use guidelines for electronic medical records.
Scanning pertinent patient information into EMR including patient authorizations, recent labs delivered by patient, etc.
Obtaining patient authorization for medical records release (HIPAA compliance).
Schedules any necessary appointments after completion of patient visit.
Monitor and review patient schedules for next day office appointments.
Assists in ordering, receiving, and stocking of office supplies.
Maintaining cleanliness of waiting room.
Assists other Medical Receptionists as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a High School diploma; Associate degree preferred.
At least one-year relevant experience and/or training.
Knowledge of Medent or other EMR systems preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Travel to other Premier locations as needed.
Strong customer service and organizational skills.
Strong multi-tasking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments.
Ability to work collectively with administration and staff.
Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer