Medical Front Office Assistant

Full Time
Southlake, TX
Posted
Job description

Overview

Texas TMJ Sleep & Facial Pain has an opening for a take-charge decision-make Front Office Receptionist in Southlake, TX. We are a specialist practice dedicated to Orofacial pain/TMJ and dental sleep medicine. Prior experience in healthcare (medical/dental) office preferred though not required.
Responsibilities

  • Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
  • Provide outstanding customer service for the patient; excellent chair side manner.
  • Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
  • Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays.
  • Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions; maintaining the reception area.
  • Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
  • Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
  • Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.
  • Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs.
  • Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies.
  • Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Help clean the office and treatment rooms if needed.
  • Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
  • Follow organizations safety policies and procedures
  • Have knowledge and understanding of medical/dental terminology sufficient to perform job successfully
  • Maintain a full schedule of patients daily
  • Support the office staff members by fulfilling patient care responsibilities
  • Check and respond to voicemails and emails left for the office.

Qualifications High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree preferred). A prior healthcare office experience preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

  • Versed in electronic medical/health record (EMR/EHR) a big plus
  • Highly effective verbal and communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Knowledge of all company policies and rules
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
  • Equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

  • Clinic
  • Medical office
  • Outpatient
  • Private practice

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Southlake, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Medical receptionist: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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