Medical Receptionist Bilingual Spanish Speaking

Medical Receptionist Bilingual Spanish Speaking Location Wayne, NJ :

About the Role:

The Medical Receptionist plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare facility. This position is responsible for managing patient interactions, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate patient records, all while providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and our medical staff, ensuring that all patients feel welcomed and understood. By effectively handling administrative tasks, the Medical Receptionist contributes to the overall efficiency of the healthcare team and enhances the patient experience. Ultimately, this role is vital in bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record system.
• Proficient computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with health insurance preauthorization
• Experience in customer service or patient relations.

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments, managing the calendar to optimize the flow of patients.
• Collect and verify patient information, including insurance details and medical history, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist Spanish-speaking patients by providing translation services and addressing their inquiries or concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized reception area, ensuring that all necessary materials and resources are readily available.

Skills:

The required skills of bilingual communication are essential for effectively interacting with Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring they receive the same level of care and attention as all other patients. Organizational skills are utilized daily to manage appointment schedules and maintain accurate patient records, which is critical for the smooth operation of the healthcare facility. Attention to detail is necessary when collecting patient information, as it directly impacts the quality of care provided. Customer service skills are employed to create a welcoming environment, addressing patient inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism. Preferred skills, such as familiarity with EHR systems, enhance the efficiency of administrative tasks, allowing for seamless patient interactions and improved workflow.