Medical Receptionist - Texas A&M University : Job Details

Job TitleMedical ReceptionistAgencyTexas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartmentPsychiatry and Behavioral ScienceProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationBryan, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionOur CommitmentTexas A&M University is committed to enriching thelearning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.Who we areAs one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.What we wantThe Medical Receptionist provides staff support and performs business activities.Required Education and Experience:* High school diploma or GED* Two years of related experience in general office, medical office or related areasPreferred Qualifications:* 1 year of front desk coverage experience in an Academic Outpatient Psychiatry clinicResponsibilities:Administrative* Provides coverage on phones, assisting with patient needs/questions, make reminder calls* Enters and updates demographics for patients* Greets patients and visitors, route calls and make routine appointments* Assists with processing correspondence and managing phone calls and faxes* Assists providers by notifying them of patient's arrival, supplying paperwork needed for specific appointment, and maintaining supply of medical forms, release of information forms and educational handouts* Obtains vital signs from patients* Monitors, organizes, and creates orders for office and clinic supply inventory* Receives, verifies, and logs receipt of documents within Electronic Medical Records system* Assists with scheduling meetingsProcessing Outside Referrals* Monitors electronic referrals, create charts and process* Contacts new patients to schedule appointmentsDocument Processing* Copies, scans and files in electronic medical records programs* Prepares various work orders and manage service calls and repairs* Sends, receives, and distributes mail and correspondenceOther Duties* Disseminates general business information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public about the clinic* Performs other duties as assignedWhy Texas A&M University?We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.* Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time* Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more* Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee* Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.