Medical Receptionist- Chico

Come and join our team! We are a local growing private medical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous. We are looking for individuals who would like to establish a career in healthcare working with nationally recognized physicians. We provide on the job training giving you the ability to grow and advance your skills along with gaining innovative knowledge. Established in 1977, we have locations all over Northern California including Sacramento, Grass Valley, Roseville, Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Fairfield, Elk Grove, Folsom, Yuba City and Chico. Our physicians are nationally known, and we continue to be on the leading edge of retina care by utilizing the latest equipment and both participating in and designing new clinical trials to advance the state of care for retinal diseases. Join 250+ other team members working for our nationally recognized retina specialty practice in a fast paced, high volume medical office. We seek a full-time Medical Receptionist to support our team. Although you must be able to work independently, you will be working directly with physicians, patients, and clinical and business office staff. Collaboration and being a team player are essential to the success of this role. This position will require travel to other locations as needed. Responsibilities Greet patients, family members, visitors, staff and physicians in a warm and respectful mannerStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with referring physicians and their staffAbility to work independently or in a team environment and assist coworkers in various aspectsAnswer phones in a pleasant and professional mannerAdaptable to fast paced environmentGain knowledge and the ability to schedule new and established patients in accordance with scheduling guidelinesCheck any messages and respond as appropriateReview various faxes, and patient referrals within 24 hoursEagerness to perform additional tasksProblem solving skillsVerify insurance eligibility, add insurance and any authorizations neededAssist with the patient check in/check out process to optimize patient experienceEnsure patient financial obligations are appropriately addressed at time of serviceAbility to maintain a HIPAA and OSHA compliant workstation