Medical Receptionist

UnitedHealth Group • Wallingford, CT • 1d ago

Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians , part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

ProHealth Physicians, Wallingford Family Practice , has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detail oriented Medical Receptionist to join our team. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. May be asked to float to local practices in the region for coverage.

Hours : Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM, 40 hours/wk,

Location: 950 YALE AVE-Unit 35-38, Wallingford, CT 06492

Primary Responsibilities:

Greet patients and conduct check-in process:

Collect or verify demographic information, including key demographic fields

Load or update insurance information as needed

Verify eligibility and flag appointment accordingly

Scan insurance card(s)

Collect co-payments and outstanding balances

Post payments received in practice management system and provide system-generated receipts

Acknowledge patients in PM

Schedule appointments using approved scheduling guidelines

Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians

Monitor daily reminder call logs; conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments; contact patients who, "no show," for follow up appointments for chronic conditions or preventive care

Monitor administrative tasks in the EHR and respond timely

Scan and index documents into the EHR; ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visits

Close payment batch(es) at the end of each shift, assemble, and balance batch(es) according to ProHealth cash control procedures

Assist coworkers as needed to ensure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork

Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality

Perform other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma / GED (or higher)

1+ years of medical receptionist experience

Beginner level of proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with an electronic health record

Bilingual Spanish and English

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

RPO, #RED

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