Medical Receptionist

Essential Duties: Interacts with patients, family, healthcare providers and office staff to provide customer service, which meets and exceeds the needs of our patients and other customers. Performs all-encompassing registration and discharge duties for our patient customers. Coordinates appointment scheduling and appointment reminder calls as needed. Verifies insurance eligibility. Collects payments for co-pays, deductibles, and other patient balances. Collects all demographic and financial information in an accurate and professional manner. Assures the accuracy of all patient encounter forms associated with the patient visit. Assists with the training and continuing education of staff as needed.

Job Requirements: Work Experience: Minimum of one year experience in physician practice setting.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Excellent verbal and communication skills with knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrated knowledge of computer keyboard skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis/procedure coding preferred. University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Job Family Administrative/Clerical

Shift: Variable

Status: Per Diem Facility Sparrow Ionia Hospital Experience Level: New Grad