Medical Receptionist - FCHC

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist to work full-time in our clinic. Under leadership of the Department Leader, medical receptionists check patients and visitors in for scheduled and walk-in appointments as well as verify and update necessary information in the medical record.

Our Mission:
Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us:

Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

• Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital,
• Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic,
• Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility,
• Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce,
• Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business,
• Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy.

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location:

100 E College Ave, Colby, Ks

Days:
Monday through Friday with an occasional half day on Saturdays.

Hours:

8 hour days vary between 7am to 6pm, dependent upon departmental needs.

Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

• Complete patient registrations, pre-registrations and temporary registrations.
• Update pre-registrations.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Check in patients, verify and update necessary information in the medical record.
• Maintain appointment calendars and follow office scheduling policies.
• Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages, and provide information.
• Screen visitors and responds to routine requests for information.
• Sort and deliver mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
• Maintain lobby in neat and orderly manner.
• Assist patients with ambulatory difficulties.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a medical office and a knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a "team" setting
• Able to use ten-key adding machine, possesses computer skills.
• Able to type 45-60 words per minute.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to sort and file material correctly by alphabetic or numeric system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Able to follow instructions with a minimum of supervision.

• Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Medical, dental and vision insurance available

Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked

• Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
• Part-time coverage - one-time annual income

• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay

• Paid time off
• On-s…