Receptionist

AFC URGENT CARE

Hinsdale, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Claims Processing, Co-Payments, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Fax Machines, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Education, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Mail Processing, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Plan Meetings, Privacy Regulations, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Schedule Development, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Telephone Skills

LOCATION

Hinsdale, IL

POSTED

24 days ago

Company Overview:
Modern Pain Consultants is a reputable interventional pain practice dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients suffering from chronic pain. We are seeking a friendly and organized Receptionist to join our team and serve as the first point of contact for our patients. As a Receptionist in our interventional pain practice, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and welcoming environment, managing administrative tasks, and facilitating efficient patient flow.

Job Overview:
The Receptionist is responsible for the front desk operations, ensuring smooth patient check-ins and check-outs, and providing excellent customer service to our patients. This role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The Receptionist will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the overall success of our interventional pain practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Reception and Check-in:
- Warmly welcome patients and visitors, ensuring a friendly and professional atmosphere.
- Verify patient information, including personal and insurance details, and update electronic medical records as necessary.
- Schedule patient appointments, consultations, and follow-up visits using the practice's scheduling software.
- Collect patient co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances, and process payments accurately.
- Answer phone calls, address inquiries, and provide information to patients regarding appointments, services, and general practice policies.
Appointment Coordination:
- Coordinate with medical providers and staff to schedule appointments, procedures, and consultations, optimizing patient flow and minimizing wait times.
- Remind patients of upcoming appointments via phone, email, or SMS, ensuring high attendance rates.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to manage the scheduling of urgent or emergent patient cases.
Administrative Support:
- Maintain patient records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with privacy regulations.
- Assist in obtaining and organizing patient medical records, test results, and referral documentation.
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including faxes, emails, and mail.
- Assist with insurance verification, pre-authorization processes, and claims-related tasks as required.
- Maintain inventory of office and clinic supplies, restocking as needed.
Patient Relations:
- Provide exceptional customer service to patients, addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests promptly and professionally.
- Direct patients to the appropriate departments or personnel within the practice.
- Maintain a welcoming and clean reception area, ensuring a comfortable and organized environment for patients.
- Display empathy, patience, and sensitivity when dealing with patients experiencing pain or distress.
Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with the clinical and administrative teams to ensure effective coordination and communication.
- Participate in staff meetings, sharing updates, observations, and suggestions for improving front desk operations and patient experiences.
- Support colleagues with administrative tasks and provide backup coverage when needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in healthcare administration is a plus.
Proven experience as a Receptionist or in a similar customer service role, preferably in a medical or healthcare setting.
Familiarity with medical terminology, procedures, and insurance verification processes is desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and scheduling software.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
Attention to detail and accuracy in managing patient information and administrative tasks.
Ability to handle stressful situations with composure and maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Join our dedicated team of professionals and contribute to improving the lives of patients suffering from chronic pain.

About the Company

AFC URGENT CARE

Our Mission

With a mission to change the way urgent care is delivered in the United States, AFC Urgent Care Denver is a medical organization providing high-quality, compassionate urgent care to communities across the country. Our medicines treat aches and pains and our physicians treat people. We are constantly looking for better ways to do both. We strive for fresh thinking and best practices in the fields of urgent care and occupational medicine.

Our People

We share similar core values that drive us to bring the best of who we are to work every day. Every patient who walks through American Family Care doors deserves nothing less. These values include: a respect and consideration for others, honesty and integrity. It means compassion and kindness for all. Teamwork and a spirit of cooperation. Initiative and bringing excellence to everything we do. This is who we are.

Our Reputation

AFC Urgent Care Denver is known for advanced patient care provided by expert physicians and staff, particularly in the areas of urgent care and occupational medicine. Our ability to provide state-of-the-art treatment stems from our commitment to team work, collaboration and first class patient care. We believe in ourselves, medicine, our company, our co-workers and our patients.

Our Difference – High Tech Medicine with BALANCE

AFC Urgent Care Denver means BALANCE. Our ability to bring the best to medicine every day is enhanced by our commitment to balance. Our medical team is made up of professionals driven to provide the best patient care and committed to the principals of team work, kindness and balance. With balance, we grow as people and professionals.

COMPANY SIZE

50 to 99 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://afcurgentcaredenver.com/

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