ER Front Desk Receptionist – DeSoto

The ER Front Desk Receptionist will be required to provide exceptional customer service for our patients; check-in patients, verify insurance and collect appropriate funds for visits, in an extremely fast-paced emergency room environment.

• Answer phone calls, transfer to appropriate department/individual
• Book patient appointments and process walk-ins
• Confirm patient appointments for next clinic day
• Process patients' paperwork, ensuring all fields and data is obtained
• Copy/scan patient insurance card & driver's License into database
• Verify patients' current insurance, obtain benefits and eligibility
• Scan patient information into eClinicalWorks
• Interact with patients regarding collection of funds for both current and past due amounts
• Balance cash drawer daily
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the Office Lobby
• Responsible for organization and presentation of Front Desk area

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be computer literate; experience with EMR (Electronic Health Records) is preferred
• Must have excellent communication & customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced work environment and maintain patient volume and flow
• Ability to multi-task and to change course of action or tasks as needed
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle pressure from patients, office staff and providers

• PRN Weekends Mixed shift
• 12 hour shift

• Minimum of 1 year Front Desk Specialist experience in Family Practice or Urgent Care Clinic
• General office skills required (ability to type, use calculator and other office equipment)
• Must have a positive and professional attitude
• Extensive Knowledge and understanding of: Insurance benefits and verification processes, Patient balance collection processes, HIPAA, Texas Patient Privacy Laws

Sedentary and usual office working conditions with little, if any, physical exertion or hazard. Must be able to sit for 8 to 10 hours daily. Minimal lifting (up to 20 lbs.). Minimal bending.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to sickly patients who are checking in for medical services. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, depending on patient flow.