Medical Receptionist (Chattanooga, TN)

Salary: $16.00 - $19.00 hourly, depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination of scheduling appointments for consumers and Medical Operations.  Assist with administrative support to Medical Operations staff. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and coordinate scheduling of new and return appointments for consumers with physicians and nursing staff.  Assure a system of communication of these appointments to appropriate staff.

• Schedule transportation for return appointments when necessary via assisting consumers in communicating with internal and external transportation companies.

• Answer phones promptly and courteously, retrieving messages when needed.

• Assume responsibility for the maintenance of professional calendars and schedules of Medical Operations.

• Prepare and distribute daily appointment schedules to physicians, nurses and appropriate staff.

• Ensure that consumers are checked. Leave no consumer waiting for an extended period of time without checking on them.

• Present and maintain friendly customer service attitude.

• Provide administrative support to Medical Operations staff as coordinated through the Clinic Administration Team to include faxing, filing and distributing the mail.

• Keep the lobby, kitchen area and desk area neat and clear of boxes and other clutter.

• Assist with insurance verification, scanning insurance cards, verifying coverage, and reporting any errors.

• Collect co-pays and makes change.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Previous health care administrative experience preferred

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License

• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation

• Personal Automobile Insurance

ABOUT YOU:

Customer Service/Approachability Skills

        •  Builds appropriate rapport with consumers and teammates

        •  Maintains friendly customer service attitude

        •  Is pleasant and gracious

        •  Ability to listen well and with interest

  Communication

        •  Able to communicate with diverse others

        •  Notifies supervisor of concerns, issues or ideas

  Dependability

        •  Schedules PTO in advance

        •  Completes tasks necessary as assigned

  Time Management/Organization

        •  Schedules appointments correctly and quickly

        •  Maintains efficient front desk flow

        •  Able to prioritize

        •  Able to multi-task

  Team Oriented

        •  Assists other AA’s with front desk responsibilities as needed

        •  Assists MHC clinic and other departments as needed

        •  Flexible to changes

BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Cancer Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• 403b - Retirement Plan

• Calm App for medication and mental health

• Gym membership discounts 

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.