Receptionist Jobs
In the medical administration industry, a Receptionist plays a vital role in providing administrative support, ensuring efficient operation within the medical facility. They perform various tasks such as scheduling patient appointments, managing patient records, handling incoming calls, and greeting patients as they arrive. Receptionists also handle billing, answer patient inquiries, and work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that the office runs smoothly.
Important skills for a Medical Receptionist include excellent communication and organizational abilities, familiarity with medical terminologies, a friendly demeanor, and proficiency in using computer systems. A high school diploma is typically required, but certification in medical administration, such as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or a Certified Medical Receptionist (CMR) certification, can enhance job prospects. Before becoming a Receptionist, an individual might have roles such as an Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Representative, or Office Clerk.

Medical Receptionist- Training Provided!
- Eye Care Partners
- Coventry Township, OH
- 3 hours ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Coventry Township, OH
- 3 hours ago
A Front Office Specialist/ Medical Receptionist is trained to act as the first point of contact, setting the tone for a world class Total Patient Experience....

Medical Receptionist at Baptist Urgent Care
- Urgent Team
- Saltillo, MS
- 1 day ago
- Urgent Team
- Saltillo, MS
- 1 day ago
Baptist Urgent Care is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Medical Receptionist to join our dynamic healthcare team in Tupelo, MS....

Medical Receptionist at Baptist Health Urgent Care - FT/PRN
- Urgent Team
- Maumelle, AR
- 1 day ago
- Urgent Team
- Maumelle, AR
- 1 day ago
Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for Medical Receptionists to join our team in Maumelle, AR....

Patient Services Representative
- Valley Radiology
- Poway, CA
- 3 days ago
- Valley Radiology
- Poway, CA
- 3 days ago
Work with our Insurance/Authorizations team to gain accurate insurance authorization, eligibility, and denial information for our patients, and be able to communicate that clearly with our patients,...

Patient Care Coordinator / Front Desk
- Tewksbury Dental Associates
- Tewksbury, MA
- 5 days ago
- Tewksbury Dental Associates
- Tewksbury, MA
- 5 days ago
Tewksbury Dental Associates is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Coordinator / Front Desk professional to join our team in Tewksbury, MA 01876. If you are passionate about providing exceptional...

Medical Receptionist at Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care - FT/PRN
- Urgent Team
- Mt Juliet, TN
- 6 days ago
- Urgent Team
- Mt Juliet, TN
- 6 days ago
Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Medical Receptionist to join our dynamic healthcare team in Mt. Juliet, TN....

- Eye Care Partners
- Saint Louis, MO
- 6 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Saint Louis, MO
- 6 days ago
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Medical Receptionist at Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care
- Urgent Team
- Clarksville, TN
- 8 days ago
- Urgent Team
- Clarksville, TN
- 8 days ago
JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Receptionist will be responsible for greeting patients, activating patient files and providing support to patients and medical staff....

Front Office Receptionist - Ophthalmology Practice
- imatters
- Branchburg, NJ
- 10 days ago
- imatters
- Branchburg, NJ
- 10 days ago
We're currently hiring for a Front Desk/Receptionist in our Ophthalmology practice Why join us? We value exceptional care for our patients....

Medical Receptionist at Urgent Team - PRN
- Urgent Team
- Lenoir City, TN
- 15 days ago
- Urgent Team
- Lenoir City, TN
- 15 days ago
Urgent Team is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist to join our team at our center in Lenoir City, Tennessee....

Medical Receptionist at Sherwood Urgent Care - PRN
- Urgent Team
- Batesville, AR
- 15 days ago
- Urgent Team
- Batesville, AR
- 15 days ago
Sherwood Urgent Care is looking for Medical Receptionists to join our team in Batesville, AR....
Patient Access Representative Specialty Clinics 12hrs/week
- Worthington, MN
- 9 days ago
- Worthington, MN
- 9 days ago
As a Patient Access Representative, your primary responsibility will be providing extraordinary customer service to patients with every interaction....
Patient Access Representative - TEAMS 15hrs/week
- Worthington, MN
- 10 days ago
- Worthington, MN
- 10 days ago
Job Summary Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good!...
Patient Access Representative Worthington Float Pool 40hrs/week
- Worthington, MN
- 11 days ago
- Worthington, MN
- 11 days ago
Job Summary Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good!...
Patient Access Representative - AF Walk-In Clinic 12hrs/week
- Bemidji, MN
- 12 days ago
- Bemidji, MN
- 12 days ago
As a Patient Access Representative, your primary responsibility will be providing extraordinary customer service to patients with every interaction....
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- Switchboard Operation
- Regulations
- Wellness
- Practice Management
- Patient Billing
- Health Information Management
- Patient Access
- Collect Copays
- Patient Registration
- Insurance Authorization
- Payment Posting
- Clerical Support
- Front Office
- Cash Reconciliations
- Ged
- Insurance Verification
- ICD-9 Coding
- Patient Scheduling
- Revenue Cycle
- Scheduling Appointments
- Medical Billing
- Insurance Billing
- Prior Authorization
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Records
- Faxing
- Electronic Health Record
- Medical Terminology
- Reception
- Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Records
- HIPAA
- Reimbursement
- Billing
- Scanning
- Health Care
- Inbound/Outbound Calling
- Referrals
- Administrative Skills
- General Office Duties
- Collections
- Telephone Skills
- High School Diploma
- Typing
- Friendliness
- Data Entry
- Documentation
- Filing
- Multitasking
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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