Admitting Clerk

Our surgery center is seeking an experienced Admitting Clerk (Medical Receptionist) who is professional and understands the value of compassionate customer service. The job includes significant amounts of multi-tasking, but the ideal candidate will know when to slow down and provide personalized service to our surgeons and patients. Applicant must be a team-player. There are advancement opportunities for the successful applicant.

Responsibilities and Duties

Job Description includes, but not limited to the following:

• Answer multi-line phones and either direct the caller to the appropriate party or handle the caller’s needs
• Greet patients upon arrival, register them and obtain insurance information and any other necessary data
• Maintain appearance of front desk area and lobby
• Greet and assist doctors
• Greet and direct residents, vendors and other visitors
• Process payments from patients for co-pays and uninsured visits
• Maintain specific logs related to duties
• Works well with all departments to ensure smooth and efficient flow of patients
• Communicates up, down and across the chain of command
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to learn and use software and technology such as E.M.R.
• Call patients and surgeons to remind them of upcoming procedures
• Provide patients with support and guidance as needed
• Cross-train in other departments

Please submit a cover letter and resume when you apply for this position.

Hourly rate: $21.00 - $24.00 (based on experience)

Location: Queens

Job type: Full Time