Medical Receptionist - Relief

Medical Receptionist – Relief

Location:

Salem, OR – Lancaster Family Health Center Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Employment type:

Part‑time | Status:
Non‑exempt | Salary: $18.35‑$22.48 DOE

• Answers the phone, transfers calls and takes messages as needed for the clinic.
• Greets patients and maintains patient and visitor log. Notifies appropriate person of the patient’s arrival. Provides translation services as needed to patients.
• Ensures accurate and complete data and forms are collected for all patients. Creates and maintains patient charts, registering new patients and updating patient data in the computer.
• Schedules patient appointments according to scheduling guidelines, appointment type, and time needed. Notifies appropriate Provider of all patient no‑shows and cancellations. Adjusts and updates the schedule for cancellations, new patients and recall appointments.
• Verifies patient’s insurance eligibility and obtains and files insurance documentation. Assists patients with questions regarding insurance plans as needed.
• Reviews and responds to patients’ questions in person, via phone, and patient portal systems.
• May perform routine billing functions such as posting patient encounters, encouraging payment, taking payments and generating end‑of‑day reports.
• Reviews cash box receipts and reconciles cash box daily.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• One year's experience as a Receptionist in a clinic preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 9.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to interact with patients, Providers and staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare billing insurance desired.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

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