Job Description

Riverside Medical Group is the premier medical practice in New Jersey serving patients in Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Middlesex, Burlington, and Camden counties. We have over 60 locations and 180 board certified medical providers specializing in Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, ENT, Foot & Ankle, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Allergy & Immunology, Developmental Health, Pain Management, Chiropractic and Optometry.
As a National Committee for Quality Assurance "Level III- Patient Centered Medical Home," Riverside is able to provide patient-focused precision medical care to the entire family and is committed to providing patients with the highest quality medical care.
In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Riverside offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Riverside offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Riverside believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.
As a part of the OptumCare network, Riverside Medical Group is seeking a

Medical Receptionistto join our growing team in New Jersey. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing

your lifes best work. (sm)

Primary Responsibilities
* Greet patient when entering the practice
* Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
* Perform insurance verification on the date of service
* File and maintain medical records
* Confirms and schedule appointments
* Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously
* Collects co-pays or outstanding balances on the date of service
* Perform referral documentation promptly
* Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results or specialist reports
* Adhere to the standards identified in Riversides Employee Policy Manual
* Cooperate with other RMG employees to achieve specific team goals
* Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED
* Healthcare or customer service-related experience
* Ability to travel to other locations in Paterson, Belleville, Maplewood, Springfield
* You will be provisioned with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are required to perform this role with patients and members on site, as this is an essential function of this role
* Employees are required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attainedPreferred Qualifications
* Experience working in medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
* Knowledge of Epic EMR software
* Bilingual – Spanish
Careers with Optum.?Heres the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the worlds large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do

?your lifes best work.(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphereOptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drugfree workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job KeywordsPatient Service Representative, Customer Care Representative, Front Desk Associate, Medical Receptionist, Front Desk Specialist, Patient Registration Representative, Patient Access Representative,Prospect Park, Paterson, Belleville, Maplewood, Springfield , NJ, New Jersey

Requisition Number:930131

Business Segment:Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status:Regular

Job Level:Individual Contributor

Travel:Yes, 75 % of the Time
Additional Locations

Springfield, NJ, US
Maplewood, NJ, US
Belleville, NJ, US

Overtime Status:Non-exempt

Schedule:Full-time

Shift:Day Job

Telecommuter Position:No