Medical Receptionist - Manhattan

Realization Center, an outpatient addiction-recovery center, is looking for a medical receptionist to join our growing team at our Manhattan location.

The Receptionist performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service, collaborating with medical staff to ensure a patient centered approach to care.

Essential functions of this role:
Performs clerical duties that drive efficient patient flow
Prepares patients for provider visits
Answer phone calls
Schedule appointments
Conducts a review of scheduled patient’s charts to assist with pre-visit planning
Assists staff with completion of paperwork on behalf of patients including, but not limited to, prior authorizations for treatments and prescriptions, patient benefits, entitlements, disability and any other agency inquiries as assigned
Thoroughly records information with the EMR to meet clinical requirements
Qualified Candidate : Candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, and must demonstrate the ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment. Excellent customer service skills required. Sensitivity to Drug/Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health Issues, HIV/AIDS, and LGBT issues essential.

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience: At least 1 year experience working in a healthcare practice, experience at addiction treatment center preferred
Other Qualifications:
Strong Computer Skills, familiarity working with EMR strongly preferred.

High attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
Bilingual Spanish Speaking a plus
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person