**Overview** Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus. **Responsibilities** The Medical Receptionist is the first point of service for our patients coming into the practice and is responsible for greeting, registering and scheduling patient appointments. Responsible for verifying insurance eligibility and benefits. Collects co-payments and obtains routine financial information from various sources to obtain payment plan arrangements and Medicare coverage. He/she also answers the phone and acts as a primary source of information to patients in the waiting area. Obtains complex financial information regarding patients from various sources to obtain payment plan agreements, charity care, Medicare coverage, alternative financing and verifies coverage. May obtain prior authorizations for office visits and/or testing. May enter charge entry data as required. Other duties as assigned. + Performs various clerical duties to include: Maintain departmental deposit logs, prepare routine schedules and reports, utilize analytical skills necessary to maintain provider schedules + Ensures positive customer service atmosphere and interactions in reception areas + Answers the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner + Coordinate patient movement, reports problems or irregularities + Working knowledge of multi-line phones + Working knowledge of computers, fax/copy machines + Prepares registration documents and ensures the accuracy of pertinent patient information + Complete full patient registration in IDX when registering new patients. Ensure all patient information is updated and current when following up/interactive with patients. Verify insurance eligibility and/or benefits. + Provides support services to patients and medical staff + Complies with all HIPAA requirements regarding patient confidentiality and patient medical records + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the physician staff + Ability to sort and file materials + Obtains authorization for office visits + Obtains authorization and referrals as needed for consultation and testing + Maintains timely charge collection reports according to policy in conjunction with the billing office by accurately balances daily charge activity, prepares charge activity balance sheets daily, and prepares daily deposit slips and deposits all monies collected. Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance. **Qualifications** **MINIMUM** Basic computer skills **PREFERRED** High School Diploma or GED Previous medical office an/or insurance experience Bilingual English / Spanish skills **Pay Range** $18.00 - $20.38 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.