Sterling Personnel, Inc. is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist for our client in Corpus Christi, TX. The Medical Receptionist will be responsible for assisting patients with checking-in and checking-out, answering phones, scheduling, and taking payments. This candidate should be efficient and well-spoken, with experience working in a medical office.
Medical Receptionist Responsibilities:
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff
- Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations
- Maintain medical records, patient database, and correspondence files
- Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff
- Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence
- Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff
- Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax
- Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms
- Verify insurance benefits, obtain pre-certification, and collect appropriate co-pay
Medical Receptionist Requirements:
- At least 2 years of experience in a busy medical office
- Must have experience verifying insurance, taking payments, and scheduling
- Experience with referrals
- Bilingual mandatory (English & Spanish)
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations, and medical office procedures
- Experience working with MS Office, databases and EMR systems
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
