A small, successful dermatology practice is looking for a permanent Medical Receptionist. They are seeking a friendly and organized Medical Receptionist to join their busy dermatology practice. In this role, you will work at the front desk of the medical practice and ensure the office is providing a welcoming environment. Your primary job duties will include greeting and checking in patients, answering questions, collecting patient co-pays, processing paperwork, and scheduling appointments. Job Requirements: Medical Receptionist Job Responsibilities: Greet patients and other visitors when they arrive Answer patient questions and provide assistance when necessary Check patients in and out Collects co-pays Ensure all medical record/patient charts contain necessary documentation for medical appointments Verify medical appointments, and call in refills Play a very important role to patients Ensure smooth day-to-day patient flow of office operations Complete charting, collect & distribute medical record documents related to patient Completing all referrals requested by providers, obtaining authorizations, faxing records to specialist offices, calling patients, taking patient phone calls, helping patients in lobby Take messages & places calls and other communications to/from insurance companies, pharmacy, school or parents Receive information from outside parties for update of provider-related information in computer system(s) Ensure accurate entries of information into health plan systems Ensure adherence to business and system requirements of internal customers as pertains to other provider network management areas, such as provider contracts Work on projects as assigned and within parameters Maintain department quality standards for provider demographic data with affiliation and fee schedule attachment Medical Receptionist Requirements and Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Completion of a certificate program in the medical field preferred 1+ years of experience working as an administrative assistant or in a relevant role in a doctors office Familiar with medical terminology Excellent organizational and time management skills Electric scheduling experience preferred EMR experience a plus