Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Murfreesboro , TN 37130
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Medical Receptionist Job Description and Responsibilities
Department
Endocrinology/Neurology
Job Title
Medical Receptionist
Job Description
To provide clerical support in the Endocrinology/Neurology departments, adhere to all policies and procedures of MMC, and meet the needs of patients in a teamwork approach.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting and involves frequent telephone contact, as well as face-to-face communication with patients. Interactions with others in constant and interruptive. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to medical practice. Varied activities including walking, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), stooping, assisting patients and sitting for extended periods of time may occur. Also, occasional stress from multiple responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
Represent MMC in a courteous and professional manner
Greet guests and incoming phone calls in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner
Take accurate messages which include all required information
Process voicemails
Be at your workstation on time and prepared to start the day
Email communication is utilized in this department for important messages and updates. Staff members are expected to read emails frequently.
Be flexible when asked to stay past your scheduled work time (as needed) to accommodate the needs of patients
Prepare and process fee tickets, patient forms, etc. for patient appointments
Collect co-payments, deductibles, co-insurance, or other patient responsible balances
Schedule appointments & schedule required testing, labs, or other specialist referrals
Prepare daily deposit and maintain cash bag
Obtain accurate demographic and insurance information form patients to ensure accurate billing and maximum reimbursement
Provide prompt, efficient, and accurate patient service
Meet or exceed patient, doctor, and staff expectations through a cooperative, teamwork approach
Keep your work area and the clinic clean
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all MMC policies and procedures.
With instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned
Required Skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong skills in communicating effectively with co-workers, providers, and patients
Ability to conduct daily functions in an appropriate, professional, and compassionate manner
Ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner
Teamwork attitude
Flexibility to respond to changing demands
Ability to react calmly and competently in stressful situations
Effectively utilize computer systems and programs that are necessary to complete daily tasks
Education/Experience Requirements
MMC Vision, Mission, and Values
Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.
Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.
Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission.
A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system
Responsive to patient and community needs
Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers and the community in improving health care
Professional, ethical and socially responsible
Team-oriented management and leadership
A positive, open and responsive work setting
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to serve, as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Job Start Date Monday, May 6, 2024
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