Front Desk - Advocare : Job Details

Full time front desk receptionist needed for busy Pediatrics group in Somers Point, NJ. Responsible for greeting patients upon arrival, relaying incoming telephone calls to the appropriate person, and performing assigned administrative responsibilities. Handle medical and insurance records, as well as billing and other related duties as assigned. Manage patient communications. Convey a positive and professional image of the Care Center to the public.Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including pediatricians, family practice doctors and specialists. As part of the team, you'll work side-by-side with forward-thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment.Essential Functions:Answers incoming telephone calls on a multi-line telephone system in a professional manner.Schedule patient appointments.Transfers calls to the appropriate person and writes messages in accordance with approved telephone procedures.Greet patients and visitors as they enter the office and notify the appropriate person of the patient's arrival.Collect and post co-pays and remind patients of past due balances on the day of office visit.Ensure patients check out as they leave the office and follow check-out procedures.Document when a patient cancels an appointment.Type correspondence and office memos as directed.Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent customer service skills.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy and can serve a wide range of employees and patients.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.Commitment to excellence and high standardsDetail oriented with strong follow-up initiativeVersatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or EquivalentExperience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred