Medical Office Receptionist
The Emerge Center
About the Practice
Job Description
The Emerge Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community by empowering children with autism and individuals with communication challenges to achieve independence through innovative and family-centered therapies.
Position Overview: We are seeking a Medical Office Receptionist to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our therapy services. The Medical Office Receptionist will be responsible for maintaining the smooth operation of our business office, ensuring efficient administrative processes, and facilitating a welcoming environment for our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
Schedule appointments and manage the appointment calendar.
Collect and verify patient information, including insurance details.
Manage patient records and ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
Handle incoming calls and inquiries, directing them to the appropriate staff.
Assist with billing and insurance claims processing.
Coordinate with therapeutic staff to ensure a seamless patient experience.
Ensure accuracy in data entry and documentation for billing and medical records.
Maintain a clean and organized office environment.
Assist in other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree in a related field is a plus).
Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting is preferred.
Preferred: Medtron experience, Insurance Authorization, Insurance Verification, and Billing Experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency in using office software and electronic health records systems.
Compassion and dedication to serving the community.
Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
Benefits:
Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of the community.
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and others.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Program
Emerge is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About The Emerge Center
The Emerge Center, formally The Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation, a community non-profit offers a number of group and individual therapies for pre-school aged children with or suspected of communication, sensory-motor, developmental, and other issues (including Autism) in an inter-disciplinary format, by providing the following services under one roof: • Group Speech Language Therapy (in a preschool class format) • Individual Speech Therapy • Occupational Therapy (individual or within group) • Individual Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy Our nurturing professional staff works together and one-on-one with each child. We also work with you as the family to identify specific goals and develop a customized therapy plan for him or her, based on diagnosis, age, and skill level. Our expert staff is equipped to guide you along the path that is right for your child. At Emerge, you can rest assured that our providers are working as a team every day to encourage success for your child. Our therapy staff is always accessible to answer a quick question, provide advice, or simply share in your joys or struggles. Emerge is dedicated to optimizing independent communication and social interaction skills for children we see. We are dedicated to reaching ALL in our community who need our services,