Registration/Receptionist
Description:
Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? What are you waiting for? Get moving with OCR! With over 50 years in business, we are the premier provider of orthopedic care in the tri state region. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission.
The Registration/Receptionist performs routine clerical duties associated with registering patients, gathering all necessary insurance and demographic information and obtains appropriate referrals or authorization for patient visits. This position works closely with the Business Office and Front Desk Team Lead to ensure that customer service is first priority at check-in and that all daily tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner. They must maintain current and up-to-date reference materials on insurance plans as provided.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Greets and checks in visitors and/or vendors to the clinic according to established protocol and directsthem to appropriate clinic locations. Ensures clinic is open on time according to the established checklist and adequately staffed for daily volume.
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Strives for excellent customer service by ensuring that patients and/or visitors to OCR are treated in a professional, courteous manner at all times. Monitors the lobby to ensure that patients are being accommodated. Keeps patients apprised of estimated waiting times. Offers assistance if patients or visitors encounter difficulties.
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Maintains up-to-date reference materials on insurance plans as provided by the manager.
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Researches insurance information provided by patient in order to clearly identify participation with OCR and referral requirements.
Requirements
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High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
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Minimum 1 year experience in customer-facing service position. Medical office reception experience a plus.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software, scheduling and medical records software, and similar computer applications. Ability to quickly learn multi-line phone system.
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Core competencies in customer service, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, attendance/punctuality and confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
(The phrases “occasionally”, “regularly”, and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to one-third of working time, “regularly” means between half and two-thirds of working time, and “frequently” means two-thirds and more of working time.)
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The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must be able to complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, patients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 8 hours a day. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and must be able to speak articulately. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
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Employee Assistance Program
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Continuing Medical Education (depending on position)
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Paid Time Off
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.
Posting Information
Posting Date:
March 27, 2024
Location:
Lafayette
Department:
Business Office
Job Information
Shift:
M-F
Pay Rate:
$16.00 - $23.00/hour, commensurate with experience
