Medical Receptionist

UnitedHealth Group • New Port Richey, FL • 15h ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Receptionist is responsible to the Center Administrator and provides appointment scheduling, patient registration, cashiering, answers incoming calls and performs other related clerical functions

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Location: Onsite - 4759 US Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Primary Responsibilities:

Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service, including quality and care and concern with each and every internal and external customer

Represents the Company in a professional manner, following all Company policies and procedures

Uses, protects, and discloses patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards

Responsible for accurately and professionally handling all front desk operations including answering phones, greeting patients, scheduling all appointments, balancing daily collections, addressing routine inquiries, and forwarding non-routine requests to appropriate personnel

Receives incoming telephone calls in a prompt and courteous manner

Performs clerical duties as directed

Assists with the inventory and maintenance of business office supplies and the completion of business office reports

Works daily reports, incomplete encounters, No Show reports, and other designated administrative reports according to office procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to interact and verbally communicate effectively with patients and all levels of personnel in a professional, courteous and effective manner with excellent customer service skills

Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to work with general guidance

Demonstrated clerical skills (typing, filing, telephone courtesy)

Knowledge of business office operations and basic bookkeeping principles

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

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 customer service experience

1+ years of experience working with electronic health systems (EHS/EHR)

Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualification:

Prior medical office experience

Knowledge of medical coding

Soft Skills:

Ability to display excellent telephone/switchboard etiquette

Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment with good organizational skills

Ability to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently

Ability to be consistent, punctual and have reliable attendance

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.

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