Medical Receptionist

Company: Milan Eye Center
Location: Marietta
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Milan Eye Center is excited to have been awarded "Best Ophthalmologist" in North Fulton and South Forsyth! We are a growing, multi-provider, multi-location, ophthalmic practice in the North Atlanta area seeking a FULL TIME front office receptionist for an Ophthalmology surgical services. Our practice seeks a fast paced and experienced professional with at least 2 years of related experience. Must be extremely organized, detailed and a strong team player.?ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:General Statement of Duties: Greets, instructs, directs and schedules patients and visitors. Serves as a liaison between patient and medical support staff.Examples of general duties:-- Maintains work area and lobby in neat and orderly manner-- Screens visitors and responds to routine requests for information.-- Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner-- Checks in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical record-- Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and provides information-- Types correspondence as directed-- Attends meetings as required-- Manages scheduling, telephone and coordinates patient flow-- Collects accurate patient data via patient/caregiver participation and enters corrections upon admission-- Exhibits excellent customer relations when working with physician offices-- Assists in preparing patient medical record prior to admission-- Collects money from patient when necessary-- Documents patient information according to established standards of care, policies and procedures-- Provides pertinent patient information to the physician and family members-- Discusses patient information with other health team members in an appropriate environment-- Performs related work as requiredProfessional Requirements-- Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean-- Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time-- Attends annual review and mandatory meetings as scheduled-- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner-- Knowledge of medical terminology is required-- Maintains patient confidentialityRegulatory Requirements-- High school diploma or equivalent-- One year previous experience in a medical office or similar trainingSkills-- Basic computer knowledge-- Ability to set priorities-- Knowledge of business office procedure-- Skill in greeting patients and answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner-- Ability to speak clearly and concisely-- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction.-- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.-- Excellent organizational skills

Keywords: Milan Eye Center, Marietta , Medical Receptionist, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia