Job description

Front Office Clerk/Receptionist provides patient support and communication by facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty.

Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Front Office Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.

Responsibilities include:

Greets all patients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.

Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver’s license, authorizations, referrals, and other required appointment documentation and appropriately saves them in practice EMR.

Performs demographic and insurance validation, and informs patient of privacy policies and procedures.

Effectively communicates unexpected schedule delays to patients and assists with patient comfort should delays arise.

Collects patient co-payments, reconciliation charges and outstanding balances upon Check-In as well as submitting batches on a daily basis.

Keeps the reception and patient waiting areas clean and organized.

Schedules patient appointments/follow-up appointments in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Prepares and administers medications as directed by the Physician; performs basic laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated and suture removal and dressing changes.

Performs medical histories, provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet, and authorizes prescription refills as directed.

Greets patients and answers phones.

Prepares, cleans, and maintains exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/Equivalency required.

Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school preferred but not required

Ability to perform basic patient data entry into athenaClinicals electronic health record and use Microsoft Office suite.

Skill in use of computer, calculator, copy machine.

Basic knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation.

Basic knowledge of modern office practices, materials, and procedures.

Basic knowledge of insurance requirements and procedures.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Proficient with general math skills.

Comply with all HIPAA, OSHA, Compliance, and IT standards and policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scottsdale, AZ 85258: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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