Bilingual Medical Receptionist - Front Desk & Patient Care

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay

Job summary

Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR is hiring a Relief Medical Receptionist to greet patients, answer calls, verify insurance, and manage schedules. The role emphasizes friendly, patient-centered service and accurate data entry in a fast-paced front office.

You will assist providers and staff, process payments, and support clinic operations. Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities enhance patient communication and care delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required at level 9.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work with interruptions.
• Professional and patient-centered communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and electronic systems.
• Clinic receptionist or medical front office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages, and respond to patient inquiries in person, by phone, and through the patient portal.
• Greet patients, maintain visitor logs, notify staff of patient arrivals, and provide translation support when needed.
• Create and maintain patient charts, register new patients, and ensure forms and data are accurate and complete.
• Schedule, update, and adjust patient appointments according to clinic guidelines, including managing cancellations and no-shows.
• Verify insurance eligibility, obtain documentation, and assist patients with insurance questions.
• Perform routine billing functions such as posting encounters, accepting payments, and reconciling daily cash receipts.
• Provide administrative support to Providers and clinic staff to maintain smooth front-office workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR is hiring a Relief Medical Receptionist to greet patients, answer calls, verify insurance, and manage schedules. The role emphasizes friendly, patient-centered service and accurate data entry in a fast-paced front office.

You will assist providers and staff, process payments, and support clinic operations. Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities enhance patient communication and care delivery.