CHES Chesapeake Urology Associates · Bethesda, MD
Front Desk Receptionist at CHES Chesapeake Urology Associates — Bethesda, MD
Full-timeBethesda, MD$18–$18/hourPosted 2026-07-17Apply on Workday
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Job Description
The Front Desk Receptionist provides superb customer service to patients & staff and support for the office, independently and with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- To create a positive and professional first impression of the practice and to show the patients a “we care” attitude.
- Schedule appointments and assist with scheduling any additional testing directed by the physician.
- Ensure all required patient paperwork is compiled for that day’s appointments.
- Collect co-pays and past balances at check-in and enter them into the batch for the day in Practice Management.
- Reviews for completeness and accuracy and then enters required patient demographics and clinical information into Practice Management and EHR.
- Scan the patient’s driver’s license and insurance card(s) front and back into Ntierprise.
- Ensure all required referrals are obtained, scanned into the EMR, and linked to that day’s appointment within Practice Management.
- Reconcile payment batches at the end of every day and turn them in to the Site Manager.
- Schedule follow-up procedures and coordinate any local ASC cases.
- Assist patients with the completion of the Phreesia registration system.
- As part of the requirements of your position, you are expected to travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.
Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of front office experience, preferably in a medical setting.
- 1 - 2 years of customer service.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent customer service.
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT-4 Codes.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
- Proficient computer software and database skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
- Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.
- Ability to type 40 Words Per Minute.
Travel:
- Ability to travel to other sites as necessary.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour