Front Desk Receptionist

American Psychiatric Centers·Walnut Creek, California·1 week ago

Salary

Up to $25k

Full-timeOn-site

Job Description

Job description: Position: Full-Time Receptionist/Front Desk Location: Walnut Creek. On site. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST Compensation: $25/hour We are a well-established psychiatric practice dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care. We are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist/Front Desk Associate to join our team and serve as the first point of contact for our patients. Key Responsibilities: * Answer and direct phone calls professionally * Schedule and manage patient appointments * Check and return voicemails promptly * Review, sort, and scan faxes to the appropriate providers * Manage answering service messages and ensure timely follow-up * Scan documents, medical records, and lab results into patient charts * Send Zoom links to doctors and patients for telehealth appointments * Conduct insurance verifications via portal and phone (temporary role) * Process patient payments (credit card, checks, cash) * Register new patient demographic information accurately * Call patients to collect copays and remind them of required intake forms * Follow up with new patient referrals * Check patients in and out for their appointments * Provide administrative support to assigned doctors Qualifications: * Minimum 2 years of customer service or front desk experience * Experience in a medical or mental health setting is a plus * Strong communication and organizational skills * Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment * Professional and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients If you are a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional looking to join a compassionate team, we encourage you to apply! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person

Skills Required

Customer serviceFront desk operationsPhone etiquetteAppointment schedulingMedical records managementData entryInsurance verificationPayment processingAdministrative supportMultitaskingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTelehealth supportPatient registration

About the Company

American Psychiatric Centers