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Dermatology Associates of Coastal Carolina, PA Administrative/Clerical Assistant in New Bern, North Carolina
Seeking a full time, Monday- Friday, Clerical Assistant. Applicants need to have; excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, strong people skills, critical thinking skills and excellent computer skills. They should be; familiar with medical terminology, detail oriented, and able to travel to various satellites offices.
Responsible for interacting with patients and managing administrative tasks for the medical team. The expected duties include scheduling patient appointments according to Provider availability, explaining intake forms to new patients and processing payments after treatment.
Greeting patients professionally both in person and on the phone
Answering or properly referring questions and issues
Optimizing provider schedules and patient satisfaction with efficient scheduling
Notifying providers of patient arrivals
Ensuring availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records
Verifying financial records and collecting patient charges while filing and expediting third-party claims
Maintaining office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED, required
Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred
Experience: One-year customer service, preferred
Experience in a medical office, preferred
Computer experience, preferred
Additional Skills (required):
Ability to read and understand
Interpret and respond to different situations and able to communicate appropriately and always maintain professionalism
Skill in establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with patients, staff and the public
Ability to react calmly and effectively to emergency situations
Ability to learn or have knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and protocols
Ability to perform in high volume, multi-task environment
Requires a clear, pleasant, understandable telephone voice
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Bern, NC 28560: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person