Bilingual Medical Receptionist - Temporary, Kennewick

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Temporary Medical Receptionist to serve as the frontline connection between patients and the care they receive. As the first point of contact, you set a welcoming, patient-centered tone and help patients navigate appointments, insurance, and access to care.

This full-time temporary position includes translation services, data entry, and support for billing and scheduling, with potential wage increases for highly experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year's experience as a Receptionist in a clinic preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills required at a 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Answers the phone, transfers calls and takes messages as needed for the clinic.
• Greet patients and maintain patient and visitor logs. Notifies the appropriate person of the patient’s arrival.
• Ensures accurate and complete data and forms are collected for all patients. Creates and maintains patient charts.
• Schedules patient appointments according to scheduling guidelines, appointment type, and time needed.
• Verifies patient’s insurance eligibility and obtains and files insurance documentation.
• Reviews and responds to patients’ questions in person, via phone, and patient portal systems.
• May perform routine billing functions such as posting patient encounters and generating end-of-day reports.
• Reviews cash box receipts and reconciles the cash box daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Temporary Medical Receptionist to serve as the frontline connection between patients and the care they receive. As the first point of contact, you set a welcoming, patient-centered tone and help patients navigate appointments, insurance, and access to care.

This full-time temporary position includes translation services, data entry, and support for billing and scheduling, with potential wage increases for highly experienced candidates.