Clinic Front Desk & Scheduling Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA is seeking a Clerk to welcome patients and coordinate front-desk workflow. You will register patients, schedule visits, process payments, and support billing inquiries while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Ideal candidates have medical terminology knowledge, basic clerical experience in healthcare, and familiarity with billing steps.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical terminology class or equivalent work experience.
• Previous clerical experience in a medical setting, including telephone and typing skills.
• Medical billing experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and manages patient registration.
• Manages scheduling and patient flow to ensure on-time appointments.
• Answers billing inquiries and processes payments; handle payment arrangements.
• Ensures confidentiality and secure handling of financial transactions.
• Coordinates with clinicians and staff to maintain smooth clinic operations.
• Monitors and distributes daily schedules and reports by priority.

Education

Medical terminology course or equivalent experience

Job description

Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA is seeking a Clerk to welcome patients and coordinate front-desk workflow. You will register patients, schedule visits, process payments, and support billing inquiries while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Ideal candidates have medical terminology knowledge, basic clerical experience in healthcare, and familiarity with billing steps.