Medical Receptionist

Montclair, New Jersey

Employer: Ardent Health Services
Industry: Administrative Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Overview

Join our team as a d ay shift , full-time , Medical Receptionist in Montclair, NJ.

Fulf illing your purpose begins here:

People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people:
  • Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .

Your team is bigger than your department:
  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
  • We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute . We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

  • Enter, maintain, report all medical history, medical coding, and claims filing using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
  • Promptly investigate all outpatient denials pertaining to diagnosis and procedure coding
  • Update all patient files and make sure documents are accurate, confidential, and compliant
  • Greet, check in and check out patients, and advise other medical staff of arrival of patient's
  • In coordination with the Medical Receptionist Supervisor, assist in maintaining inventory of necessary supplies, and assist with maintaining inventory on all instruments
  • Address and request referrals and other insurance authorizations, as well as pass along patient information for prescription, x-ray or lab requisitions to necessary parties
  • Schedule/reschedule appointments, follow up with no calls, no shows, the discharge of patients, and follow up appointments
  • Answer inbound calls to the practice, as well as, greet vendors and set vendor appointments by conveying messages in writing, electronically, and verbally
  • Maintain physicians' calendars, prepares doctors notes including, return to work, school, or leave notices, and all other correspondence as directed
  • Ensure the waiting and reception areas are kept orderly and clean, and will report on any damages of furniture, supplies, or equipment
  • Act as a liaison with patients, referrals, general practitioners, health care professionals, and patient's family member in a compassionate and kind manner
  • Perform any and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements
  • High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
  • 1-3 years' experience in a hospital or physician practice setting
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Job Requirements
  • Associate's degree
Created: 2024-04-30
Reference: 94895
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
City: Montclair

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