Medical Office Receptionist, Tremont location

Hopedale Medical Complex Hopedale, Illinois, United States Medical

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Medical Office Receptionist, Tremont location

Medical Office Receptionist, Tremont location

HMC Offers:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Excellent benefits - health, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
  • Quality childcare located on site
  • HMC Wellness Center membership
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
Employee Daycare Rates
  • Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily
  • Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily
  • 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily
  • 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily


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The Physicians' Office Receptionist ensures personal contact professionally to all patients seen at the Hopedale Medical Arts office and/or satellite offices. Provides efficient and competent patient scheduling for all physicians practicing at this office utilizing the current computer system. This position is primarily based in our Tremont office; however, you will assist at any satellite office as needed, including Saturday. The Office hours for the Tremont office are Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm. The starting wage for this position is $16 per hour.



Responsibilities:

  • Unlock office and prepare for patients.
  • Answer incoming phone calls, assisting patients with scheduling needs or transferring to the appropriate department/person requested.
  • Take concise, accurate messages for nursing staff and physicians.
  • Greet patients; gather and update all necessary information upon arrival.
  • Update schedules in the appropriate EMR.
  • Schedule appointments according to individual providers' schedules and the type of service requested.
  • Maintain Medical Arts policies and procedures; update as needed.
  • Refer patients in need of payment arrangements or financial assistance to the physician billing office.
  • Schedule follow-up appointments as directed and provide patients with written appointment reminder cards.
  • Collect necessary payment at time of service.
  • Make reminder phone calls for upcoming appointments.
  • Maintain schedules for consulting physicians, notifying their home office as per their individual preference.
  • Complete lab requisitions and outpatient services requisitions, and direct patients to the outpatient admitting office.
  • Complete end of day procedures.
  • Assist with the ordering and restocking of office supplies as needed.
  • Perform other related work as required or requested.

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
  • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills, as well as compassion and caring, are required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office is required.
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure is required.
  • Ability and willingness to work at Medical Arts and all satellite offices (Atlanta, Delavan, Mackinaw, Manito, and Tremont) is required.
  • Previous medical office experience is preferred.
  • ICD-9 and medical terminology knowledge is strongly preferred.
Physical demands:
  • Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
  • Able to communicate with peers and patients.

Salary Information

$16 - $17