Front Desk Receptionist
Job Details
JOB SUMMARY: Interface with visitors, patients, family, and physicians on phone and in person.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates telephone system including receiving incoming calls, taking messages, identify nature of business and call.
Performs clerical duties including distribution of mail and messages, monitoring office supplies, and maintaining postage meter.
Assist with chart preparation.
Assist with Admissions. Check in pre-op patients. Copy identification and insurance. Communication with Pre-Op nursing staff.
Collect patient responsibility as determined by the Insurance Verifier.
Provide relief to Admitting, Office Assistant, and Scheduling as required.
$18/HR-$20/HR.
Required Skills:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- One year previous experience or some hospital clerical experience or medical terminology preferred.
- Must have the skills necessary to operate office equipment that are required to fulfill job duties.
- Forty-five (45) wpm typing skills required.
- Medical terminology and computer experience beneficial
- Good communication skills.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or
employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin,
age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will
make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program.
Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify