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Description

We are in the process of recruiting a Medical Receptionist for a healthcare team. This role offers a short-term contract employment opportunity. If you have strong organizational skills and enjoy working in a dynamic healthcare environment, this position may be a great fit for you. You will be working Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing appointment scheduling for patients, including sending reminders and handling cancellations or rescheduling.

• Greeting patients upon arrival, checking them in, and providing necessary guidance.

• Providing interpretations and translations for Spanish-speaking patients to facilitate effective communication between them and the healthcare staff.

• Handling administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.

• Managing incoming and outgoing calls while providing detailed information when needed.

• Ensuring the reception area remains clean and well organized.

• Assisting with the processing of patient’s medical records in compliance with privacy laws.

• Participating in healthcare team meetings and collaborating with the medical staff for smooth operations.

Requirements

+ Minimum of 1+ years of office experience with a preference for candidates with healthcare experience.

+ Proficiency in using computer systems is necessary, including knowledge of medical software, spreadsheets, and word processing.

+ Medical receptionists interact with patients, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Therefore, you must possess good listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

+ This job demands managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and handling patient queries.

+ Medical receptionists should possess excellent customer service skills, as they are the first point of contact for patients visiting the hospital or clinic.

+ Understanding medical terms and jargon is beneficial in this role to accurately record and convey information.

+ You should be detail-oriented to ensure all medical records, billing information, and appointment schedules are accurate and up to date.

+ Dealing with patients, especially those who are sick or distressed, requires a great deal of empathy and patience.

+ Complying with patient confidentiality laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), is crucial.

+ You should demonstrate professionalism, as they represent the medical care facility they work for.

+ The job could involve many responsibilities that need to be executed in a timely manner. Thus, having good time management skills is a pre-requisite.

+ You must have your own means of transportation.

This is an immediate start.

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