Bilingual Medical Receptionist

Community-Health-Center-of-Snohomish-County; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

Up to 120 hours vacation per year

Paid sick leave

10 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Disability and life insurance

Language proficiency bonus $0.75/hour

Job summary

Community Health Center of Snohomish County in Washington state is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our clinic team. The role provides essential front-desk support, greets patients, screens calls, schedules appointments, and handles patient check-in with care and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have strong English communication, comfort with Microsoft Office and practice management systems, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Office Skills Certification Program or related field (preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Administrative Assistant Certification program or related field (preferred).
• 1 year of customer service experience with the public (preferred).
• Experience in clerical, receptionist, medical assisting, administrative or secretarial roles (1 year) (preferred).
• Familiarity with insurance/billing in healthcare settings (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, interpreters and visitors, in person and by phone, providing courteous assistance.
• Checks in, registers and schedules patients in the practice management system and maintains appointment schedules.
• Verifies and updates demographic information in electronic records at each visit.
• Assists with patient flow and coordinates with back office for smooth operations.
• Handles insurance eligibility verification and basic billing inquiries.
• Maintains reception area, inventory and equipment, and supports other departments as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Teamwork

Organization

High-quality output

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Office Skills Certification (preferred)

Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (preferred)

Tools

Practice management systems

Electronic health record (EHR)

Job description

Community Health Center of Snohomish County in Washington state is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our clinic team. The role provides essential front-desk support, greets patients, screens calls, schedules appointments, and handles patient check-in with care and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have strong English communication, comfort with Microsoft Office and practice management systems, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.