Full-Time-Medical Receptionist- M-F

Company: Digestive Health
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. We are WAGIWashington Gastroenterologyis seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist to join our Bellevue Clinic Team.The Medical Receptionist is responsible for front line patient contact, including triage calls, scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and maintaining a smooth patient flow. ResponsibilitiesMeets and greets patients while speaking politely and clearly with all focus on the patientAnswers the telephone, schedules patient appointments and takes messagesAnswers questions when appropriate, including responding to billing questions in a timely and accurate mannerObtains and verifies patient demographic and financial information and enters patient information into the registration system(s) accuratelyEnsures the chart and the necessary forms are prepared for the patients visitCollects patient amounts due including co-pays, and balances dueProcesses and prepares outgoing mailSchedules follow-up appointments, outpatient procedures, tests, and makes referrals to physicians as necessaryRequests medical records/reports from referring physicians and confirms patient appointmentForwards schedules to appropriate facilities for physicians and patients.Faxes procedure packet/clinic packet into EMR as neededMails brochures and other materials to patients as necessary with attention to detail to ensure accuracy of paperworkAssists as required to ensure proper authorizations are in placeBalance cash ledger and prepare envelope for billing to deposit, includes the warp reconciliation and calls total dailyQualificationsMinimum of one (1) year experience in a medical office setting, with a working knowledge of medical terminologyExperience and/or training in medical office protocolIntermediate computer skills, including MS OfficeExperience with multiple phone lines, and ability to operate standard office machinery, including fax, copier, and postage meterPhysical Activities and RequirementsOccasional travel may be required to other local locations on an as-needed basis to back-fill for vacations, etc.Ability to stand and walk throughout the day, up to 10 hours per dayProlonged periods of sitting and performing administrative duties including the use of computersAbility to bend, twist, stoop, and reachAble to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed (up to 25pounds)As a healthcare organization, the candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021. WAGI will consider requests for religious or medical accommodation exemptions from this requirement as allowed under the Mandate at the time of Job Offer through Human Resources. Your vaccination status is confidential information not to be shared with the Hiring Manager.Washington Gastroenterology has an excellent benefit package that includes the following:Closed for major holidays Medical, Dental, Vision & PrescriptionLife Insurance coverageLong Term Disability coverageTuition Reimbursement401(k) retirement program with profit sharingPaid Time Off - 4 weeks in your first yearMonday - Friday Schedule with no evenings

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