Job Details

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Bilingual Front Desk Receptionist for a non-exempt medical office position responsible for front office processes in the physician practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the organization.
• Follow the HIPAA Compliance Plan and maintain confidentiality according to the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrate support for the Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct.
• Greet patients entering the physician practice.
• Answer office phones, make appointments, confirm appointments and reschedule when necessary.
• Check in patients, collect accurate patient demographics, enter data into electronic systems and verify insurance.
• Assist in checking out patients and help them with referral processing and scheduling process.
• Collect co-pays and post charges.
• Manage charge entry and patient balance processing.
• Distribute information to patients regarding office policies, procedures, and information about the practice.
• Explain and enroll patients in the patient portal.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience working in a medical office setting/front desk role.

Additional Requirements

• Preferred - healthcare management/administration certification.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.