Medical Receptionist

Gastonia

**Benefits:** * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Paid time off * Vision insurance * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Bonus based on performance * Dental insurance **Benefits/Perks** * Great small business work environment * Flexible scheduling * Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, and more! **Company Overview** American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises. **Job Summary** To accurately check patients in and out by verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining patient records and accounts. Maintain patient flow. Provide positive patient relations. **Responsibilities** * Prepare the clinic for opening each day by reviewing the facility, opening all systems applications, and preparing new patient registration packets and required documents * Greet patients, provide patients with initial paperwork and obtain copies of insurance and identification cards * Register patients, update patient records, verify insurance accurately and timely, and check patients out * Determine, collect, and process patient payments and address collection and billing issues * Respond promptly to customer needs, provide excellent customer service, assist patients with follow-up appointments, and fulfill medical documentation requests * Balance daily patient charges (cash, check, credit cards) against system reports * Complete closing procedures by preparing closing documentation and submitting required reports * Complete cash control procedures and secure financial assets * Maintain complete and accurate documentation * Other duties and responsibilities as assigned **Qualifications** High School graduate or equivalent. Previous medical clerical experience preferred. Basic computer knowledge, e.g., Microsoft Office. Accuracy and detail orientation. Positive customer service skills. Well-groomed appearance. Clear and articulate phone mannerisms.