Preferred Primary Care Physicians is currently recruiting for a full-time Medical Receptionist for a practice located in Green Tree area of Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will have a medical terminology and medical office background, but willing to interview any candidate with strong front office experience. This position will be responsible for heavy phone work, appointment scheduling, checking patients in/out, and processing insurance authorizations, among other responsibilities needed at the office. This position is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position. Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, with one shift per week being a 12:00pm-8:30pm shift. In the future, candidate would also be responsible for covering one Saturday per month (9am-3pm).

General Overview of the Medical Receptionist Position:

The Medical Receptionist serves as the initial person to greet, instruct and direct all persons visiting or calling the medical practice utilizing skills of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality in a professional manner.

Essential Responsibilities of the Medical Receptionist Position:

• Greet Patients that arrive according to the established guidelines of the office
• Check-in patients, verify and update all information in electronic medical system and collect co-payments
• Check-out patients, scheduling necessary appointments
• Maintain computer scheduling in accordance with office protocol
• Answer telephones, screen calls, take messages and provide information in accordance with established protocol
• Collection of payments and proper cash reconciliation
• Provide clerical support as needed
• Screen visitors and respond to routine requests for information
• Closeout procedures, gathering encounter forms, processing daily activities of coding, batching, billing and hospital visits

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience/On the Job Training:

Minimum six (6) month medical front office experience. Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical terminology is a must

Come join the team and enjoy our great benefits including medical plan with reimbursement, dental, vision, paid time off, generous retirement plan and more!

About Us:

At Preferred Primary Care Physicians, preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose: to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice, which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions, we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.

Come join the team and enjoy a very competitive employee benefit package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and 401k with competitive match.

Please visit our website www.ppcp.org for more info about our company.

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