About the role

Front Desk Associate delivering first-class experience at PM Pediatric Care in Columbia Heights, DC. Engaging with families and managing administrative tasks for healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Greets families professionally both in person and on the phone
Answers patient/family questions to the best of his or her ability and/or seeks clarification and instruction when needed
Accesses empathy and active listening in difficult interpersonal situations
Supports patient care quality initiatives as directed
Coordinates escalations and urgent issues to ensure timely and complete resolutions
Collaborates and communicates with site leadership to facilitate management of complex patient issues
Employs PM Pediatric Care’s Core values to help patients, families, and other team members navigate PM systems before, during, and after a visit
Monitors and manages patient flow throughout the waiting and registration process including assisting families with initiating the self-registration process
Is in alignment with all distributed education to keep current on workflows, responsibilities, and technology
Registers all patients and maintains accurate and complete patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating demographics, insurance, and financial information while maintaining HIPAA compliance
Manages and acts upon all incoming patient documents, mail and correspondence utilizing proper documentation and storage
Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all patient accounts and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines
Performs opening and closing duties including but not limited to organizing, stocking, sanitizing, and reconciling
Executes other duties as assigned

Team player that can function independently in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work flexible work schedules based on office needs
Excellent customer service and telephone skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional and friendly demeanor
Quality focused and detail oriented
Ability to calculate simple figures such as adding up receipts, counting cash drawers or subtracting to give change
Outstanding time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Superior situational awareness and ability to successfully react to urgent situations
Prior experience in a healthcare environment and knowledge of medical insurance preferred
Socially perceptive and ability to relate to children and how they interact with their families
Comfortability with routinely shifting demands
Navigate multiple computer systems
Prior Front Desk, concierge, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED.