Medical Receptionist
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
- 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.
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Greeted each patient pleasantly and offered desk sheet for easy sign-in.