Medical Receptionist
Monterey Bay GI Consultants
We are a large Gastroenterology specialty practice with two offices, one in Monterey, CA and the other in Salinas, CA.
We are seeking a friendly person to greet and intake patients at the front desk of our clinic in Salinas, CA, location. However, there may be times when it is necessary to work in Monterey, CA Applicant will become familiar with the Athena Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in order to perform the following:
Essential job functions:
Greets and receives patients, vendor representatives, and other visitors
Performs eligibility checks for upcoming patient appointments
Prepares chart paperwork for next day
Registers and checks in patients
Updating demographic and insurance information
Collecting financial / insurance information
Recording preferred pharmacy / lab locations
Recording primary care / referring physicians
Collecting co-payments and balance dues
Scheduling appointments
General Qualifications
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
High School Diploma or GED
Experience with medical insurance preferred
Must have strong attention to detail
Must be comfortable collecting and handling money (payments)
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Work well with patients, physicians, management, and staff
Have excellent data entry skills
Must have a mature and courteous demeanor
Job Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Day shift of 8 hours
Salary: $21.00-$26.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off and sick time
Uniform allowance