Medical Receptionist I - Urology
Baptist Health Care, Pensacola, FL, United States
Medical Receptionist I
Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
This position greets and registers incoming patients in the practice management system and collects/enters demographic and insurance information with a high degree of accuracy. It confirms and schedules appointments, collects copayments, verifies insurance, explains financial requirements to patients or responsible parties, and enters payments into the practice management system. It receives incoming telephone calls in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner. The role may also involve processing and following up on referrals generated by the providers, initiating requests for authorization of patient services, verifying benefits, documenting authorizations, and communicating status of authorizations to medical staff. The role may schedule referral appointments for tests, procedures, and follow-up.
Responsibilities
Greets visitors or patients and directs them as appropriate using the mission, vision and values of Baptist Health Care.
Enters all patient demographics into the practice management system and continually maintains patient information in the patient record.
Accountable for appointments and scheduling patients properly on the days and times specified, as well as reminding patients of appointments. May be responsible for duties including, but not limited to, the following: coordinates and schedules appointments, ensures appointment reminders and online appointment requests are managed timely, and follows up with patients who "no-show" to reschedule appointment.
Receives and routes incoming telephone calls in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
Operates a variety of office equipment effectively.
Verifies health insurance eligibility and understands copays, co‑insurance and deductibles, as applicable.
Explains financial requirements to patients or responsible parties and collects patient financial portions (copays/coinsurance), as applicable.
Reconciles daily charges and payments with a high degree of accuracy, as applicable.
Responsible for smooth coordination and documentation of patient referral information, as applicable.
Responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for procedures, as applicable.
Works closely with Baptist Medical Group representatives, insurance companies, patients, and family members.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Must have good communication skills verbally and written.
Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.
Ability to prioritize work.
Skill and confident with use of computers and related software applications.
Be able to make recommendations and handle complaints and requests in a professional and calm manner.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
This position greets and registers incoming patients in the practice management system and collects/enters demographic and insurance information with a high degree of accuracy. It confirms and schedules appointments, collects copayments, verifies insurance, explains financial requirements to patients or responsible parties, and enters payments into the practice management system. It receives incoming telephone calls in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner. The role may also involve processing and following up on referrals generated by the providers, initiating requests for authorization of patient services, verifying benefits, documenting authorizations, and communicating status of authorizations to medical staff. The role may schedule referral appointments for tests, procedures, and follow-up.
Responsibilities
Greets visitors or patients and directs them as appropriate using the mission, vision and values of Baptist Health Care.
Enters all patient demographics into the practice management system and continually maintains patient information in the patient record.
Accountable for appointments and scheduling patients properly on the days and times specified, as well as reminding patients of appointments. May be responsible for duties including, but not limited to, the following: coordinates and schedules appointments, ensures appointment reminders and online appointment requests are managed timely, and follows up with patients who "no-show" to reschedule appointment.
Receives and routes incoming telephone calls in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
Operates a variety of office equipment effectively.
Verifies health insurance eligibility and understands copays, co‑insurance and deductibles, as applicable.
Explains financial requirements to patients or responsible parties and collects patient financial portions (copays/coinsurance), as applicable.
Reconciles daily charges and payments with a high degree of accuracy, as applicable.
Responsible for smooth coordination and documentation of patient referral information, as applicable.
Responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for procedures, as applicable.
Works closely with Baptist Medical Group representatives, insurance companies, patients, and family members.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Must have good communication skills verbally and written.
Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.
Ability to prioritize work.
Skill and confident with use of computers and related software applications.
Be able to make recommendations and handle complaints and requests in a professional and calm manner.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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