Receptionist

Overview:About Summit Medical GroupSummit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 300 providers at 66 practice locations in 15 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, extensivist clinic, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 280,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.comIn addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Furthermore, Summit Medical Group hires only non-tobacco users. Pre-employment drug testing will include testing for nicotine, and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.Responsibilities:About Our Career OpportunityMiddlecreek Family Practice, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Receptionist to join their practice. This is a Full time opportunity, working Monday- Thursday 7:30AM-5:00PM, Friday 7:30AM-12:00PM.Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical records / database, performs all registration functions and collects copays and balances due, as appropriate.Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties, or other needs, as appropriate. Must be customer service-oriented.Maintains computerized scheduling and follows office scheduling policies.Handles phone calls as appropriate (e.g. appointment confirmations, referral calls, pre-certs, etc.)Files charts and coordinates lab work, as requested.Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence.Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.Attendance/Punctuality: Dependable and arrives to work on time. Notifies supervisor at least 30 days in advance for time off (excluding emergencies.)Cooperates and helps out coworkers if needed and is committed to the success of the team.Assists with charge entry and/or coding issues, if requested.Attends meetings, as required.Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with other Summit employees) and externally (with the public).Adheres to the corporate compliance plan and policies.Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation of site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.Performs related work, as assigned.Qualifications:EducationHigh School Diploma, or equivalent, required.ExperiencePrefer one year experience in a medical office setting