Medical Receptionist

Job overview

Medical Receptionist is an onsite, full-time role in Centreville, AL. Compensation is not specified. Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center serving diverse underserved communities with medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services. The receptionist supports patient access and clinic operations by handling calls and messages, scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate patient records, and assisting patients and families. The role helps route requests to the appropriate staff and supports accurate intake and insurance processes.

What you'll do

• Answer calls courteously and convey messages
• assist patients and families
• schedule appointments using preset rules
• fax, scan, file, and prepare documents for mailing
• distribute incoming mail
• route calls and messages
• collect copayments and make bank deposits when necessary
• enter demographic information into electronic medical charts
• triage calls to appropriate clinical staff
• communicate scheduling conflicts to providers
• ensure patients have required forms
• request updated insurance information, verify eligibility, and screen for sliding-fee eligibility
• explain the sliding-fee application process.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

medical receptionist

centreville al

cahaba medical care foundation

community health center

patient scheduling

patient intake

electronic medical records

insurance eligibility

copayments

behavioral health

dental services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma required. Travel may be required from time to time to complete assigned responsibilities.

About the employer

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.