Medical Office Receptionist-Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Clinical Support, Co-Payments, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Insurance, Medical Office Administration, Medical Records, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Follow-up, Patient Registration, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Under direct supervision, responsible for providing office support in a clinical office to ensure patient satisfaction.

  • Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions, the UT Health Way.
  • Demonstrates analytical thinking this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates creativity and alternative thinking; able to develop new ideas supportive of the UT Health Way.
  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office and database programs.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of related experience is required.

  • Performs all front office duties, checking in patients, ensuring completion of all necessary forms for registration, collecting copays, assisting patients when needed, and answering phones.
  • Creates and verifies full patient registration upon patient arrival.
  • Communicates with Benefit Coordinators if new insurance is obtained.
  • Communicates with providers as needed regarding patients arrival, needs or requests.
  • Prepares charts, obtains medical record requests and makes phone calls to request medical records from outside providers.
  • Creates new and follow up appointments as needed for patients and obtains referrals and authorization for visits and testing when necessary.
  • Schedules patient appointments and follows up on missed appointments by telephone or mail.
  • Monitors the flow of patients, including placing patients into rooms as needed and keeping patients and families informed of waiting times.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Performs all front office duties, checking in patients, ensuring completion of all necessary forms for registration, collecting copays, assisting patients when needed, and answering phones.
  • Creates and verifies full patient registration upon patient arrival.
  • Communicates with Benefit Coordinators if new insurance is obtained.
  • Communicates with providers as needed regarding patients arrival, needs or requests.
  • Prepares charts, obtains medical record requests and makes phone calls to request medical records from outside providers.
  • Creates new and follow up appointments as needed for patients and obtains referrals and authorization for visits and testing when necessary.
  • Schedules patient appointments and follows up on missed appointments by telephone or mail.
  • Monitors the flow of patients, including placing patients into rooms as needed and keeping patients and families informed of waiting times.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry