Pediatric Office Medical Receptionist

About The Job- Pediatric Office Medical Receptionist

Austintown Pediatrics is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist certified MA for a part-time (3-4 days/week) position as a Front Desk Medical Receptionist. Shifts cover our office hours, which are 8-5 Monday through Friday and 8-4 over the summer. Enjoy a better work-life balance without any night or weekend shifts, plus get paid time off on all the major holidays. Austintown Pediatrics is a privately owned practice that takes pride in providing quality, personal pediatric care. We strive to foster a friendly, helpful work environment while prioritizing high standards, consistency, and teamwork.

Requirements And Skills

• Experience working with pediatric demographic.
• Experience using EMR systems.
• Experience using Office Practicum EMR system is a plus.
• Maintain a positive, encouraging demeanor.
• Maintain respectful, professional behavior.
• Ability to undertake and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to receive training, instruction, and correction.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills.
• Ability to work with and communicate with fellow staff members.
• Ability to work full shifts.
• Understanding of confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer and typing skills.
• Excellent customer service and phone skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful completion of MA certification program is required.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Punctuality, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Willingness to stay late on occasion as needed.
• Willingness to rotate opening and closing tasks with fellow staff members.
• Willingness to fill in for fellow staff members as needed.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Communicate with families to provide results, instructions, and advice.
• Relay information to practitioners in a timely manner.
• Patient check in/check out.
• Answering phone calls.
• Scheduling and sending messages to providers as needed.
• Entering patient demographics.
• Maintain and update patient health records.
• Collect copays.
• Complete patient forms, referrals, and appointment tasks.
• Pull patient forms for next business day.
• Complete appointment reminders.
• Scan forms into charts.
• Prior Authorizations.
• Communicate with hospitals, specialty departments and other provider offices for patient related information.
• Prepare medical records as needed.
• Checking faxes throughout the day.
  
  

Job Type: Part-time

Expected Hours: 18-30 per week.

Pay: MA $16.50-$17.50.

Benefits (Full-time)

• 401(k) matching.
• Health insurance.
  
  

Medical Specialties

• Pediatrics.
  
  

Physical Setting

• Outpatient.
  
  

Standard Shift

• Day shift, 8-5 M-F.
• 8-4 Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
  
  

Weekly Schedule

• No weekends.
  
  

License/Certification

• BLS Certification.
• MA.
  
  

Work Location: In person