Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, professional, and friendly Medical Assistant(preferred Certified or Registered) to join our healthcare team. If your a recent graduate we are willing to train the right candidate! The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for patients, responsible for managing front desk operations and ensuring a smooth patient experience. This role requires strong customer service skills, familiarity with medical scheduling, and an understanding of HIPAA regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.
Duties
- Greet patients warmly and assist them with check-in and check-out processes.
- Manage appointment scheduling and coordinate patient flow efficiently.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Process insurance information and verify patient eligibility.
- Handle incoming calls, respond to inquiries, and provide information about services offered.
- Utilize medical coding knowledge to assist with billing inquiries as needed.
- Perform data entry tasks including 10 key typing for patient information updates.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication regarding patient care.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and maintaining office supplies.
- Support the team in utilizing electronic health record systems like Athenahealth.
-assist in surgical sterile surgical procedures, injections and ultrasound imaging.
-take vitals, give injections, patient education
-sterile processing
- preparing exam rooms and stocking for the clinic
Experience
- Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting is preferred.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
- Familiarity with medical scheduling systems and procedures is highly desirable.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply to enhance communication with diverse patient populations.
- Proficiency in typing and data entry; experience
- previous experience with practice fusion or Epic
If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position as a Medical Receptionist.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
Application Question(s):
- Did you recently graduate from a medical assisting program?
Experience:
- Medical-surgical: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Joliet, IL 60435: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
