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Medical Receptionist

Genoa Telepsychiatry, Prospect, CT, United States


Medical Receptionist Opportunity

ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses, is looking for a friendly, patient-focused and detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to join our team. The position is full-time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday. May be asked to float to local practices in the region for coverage depending on business need.
The Medical Receptionist will support the care team and its patients by greeting and checking in patients, scheduling appointments, answering telephone inquiries, collecting payments and maintaining demographic information. Routinely use the electronic health record (EHR) according to ProHealth policies and standard workflows.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm w/30 min unpaid lunch
Location: 115 Waterbury Road Prospect, CT
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct check-in and check-out process
Answer incoming calls and use EHR to document details of patient inquiries
Conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments or service follow-up
Schedule appointments using standard scheduling protocols
Manage administrative in-basket pools and work queues
Scan documents into the EHR per standard protocols
Balance payments and prepare deposits
Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal and financial information
Provide coverage at other ProHealth locations on an ad hoc basis
Perform other duties as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
1+ years of receptionist or customer service experience
Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a primary care setting
Experience working with EPIC
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.