Hackensack Meridian Health

Medical Receptionist, OBGYN - Physician Practice

Job ID
2025-171573
Department
OBGYN - Hewitt
Site
HMH Physician Services, Inc.
Job Location
US-NJ-Hewitt
Position Type
Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week
40
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
Varies
Weekend Work
No Weekends Required
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
No Holidays Required

Overview

Be a part of Hackensack Meridian Health's newest Ambulatory Health Venture! 
 
Hewitt  Health and Wellness is a new state of the art medical facility that will provide high quality, convenient and easy access to all patient's health and wellness services under one roof. Offering access to  primary care physicians, specialty physicians,  lab, and imaging services for patients in our communities.
HMH is seeking customer service oriented individuals to provide clinical and administrative care and to create the best possible patient experience. The Health and Wellness Center will be a multispecialty experience for our patients and team members. We are creating a team approach for the entire center where all resources will be shared. Some of the services in the center will be:

Primary Care: Open 7 days a week
Cardiology
Pediatrics
OBGYN
Orthopedics
Gastroenterology
Radiology
 
Join the Hackensack Meridian Health and Wellness Center Team and be part of the magic of reimagined patient care.
 
*The ideal candidate will have flexibility to work in any assigned practice location and work varied and rotating days/evening and weekends schedules

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Medical Receptionsit at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Receives and directs all communication courteously and consistently. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines and office policy. Phone calls are answered quickly and directed appropriately.
  • Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Conducts oneself in a friendly manner, by smiling, making direct eye contact and making patients and visitors feel welcome and important.
  • Assists patients with the sign in process. Responds promptly to patient's needs.
  • Supports financial responsibilities, including: staying abreast of reimbursement and billing procedures, accurately verifies information on Audit Journal, prepares bank deposits and credit card batches and signs and dates completed daily cash receipts.
  • Monitors general office supply inventory and equipment, including working with Team Members to determine their supply needs. Notifies Practice Manager, or designee, when supplies are low and initiates ordering of needed supplies and equipment.
  • Manages patient check-in process. Consistently and courteously obtains and verifies required demographic information (date stamp and/or copy insurance card). Collects copayment and any applicable balances; Verifies insurance eligibility; Ensures appropriate referrals are obtained (specialty offices); Ensures patient completes appropriate paperwork including but not limited to face sheet, ABN, and HIPAA forms; Accurately enters patient demographic information in billing/computer system.
  • Manages patient check-out process, ensuring the process is completed accurately and timely and in a friendly manner. Check-out process includes, but not limited to, reviewing charge slip, posting charges and payments into system, collecting current and past due balance(s), scheduling future appointment(s).
  • Promotes patient satisfaction by providing excellent service through friendly and helpful interactions with patients and visitors. Communicates potential patient satisfaction issues to direct manager.
  • Maintains efficient and accurate filing and record maintenance system.
  • Assembles new patient folders. Retrieves and returns records according to protocol.
  • Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the practice. Works additional hours as requested to maintain adequate coverage for the practice. Willing to cross cover when necessary. Clocks in at designated start time. Managers time effectively to prevent unapproved OT.
  • Serves as a pre-loader for our EMR system.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
  • Must be able to travel to various locations.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Prior receptionist or clerical experience in a medical office
  • Epic experience

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

  • CPR certification

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!  

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