Bilingual Front Desk Receptionist | Patient Care

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, delivering excellent customer service and supporting daily front office operations.

Role emphasizes creating a positive patient experience, aiding clinic flow and access to care, with a Monday–Friday schedule and starting wage of $21.30 per hour. Sea Mar offers comprehensive benefits for full-time staff and values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous medical or dental front office experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a multi-line phone system and basic office equipment.
• Fast-paced clinic environment with frequent patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, answer phones, and schedule appointments.
• Register patients and accurately enter demographic information.
• Collect patient payments and maintain accurate records.
• Assist patients with forms, services, and referrals to community resources.
• Support back-office staff to help address clinical quality measure gaps.
• Maintain a clean, organized front desk and patient waiting areas.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-line phone system

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, delivering excellent customer service and supporting daily front office operations.

Role emphasizes creating a positive patient experience, aiding clinic flow and access to care, with a Monday–Friday schedule and starting wage of $21.30 per hour. Sea Mar offers comprehensive benefits for full-time staff and values diversity and equal opportunity.