Medical Front Office Receptionist
Brandon Orthopedic Associates
Set up appointments for physician visits and procedures using calendar software.Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.Scheduled appointments, optimizing patient satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization.Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.Greeted patients and visitors to answer questions or refer inquiries to appropriate personnel.Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services.Trained new staff on office procedures, insurance processes and medical terminology.Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.