Clinic Med Office Receptionist

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, OR is seeking a receptionist to provide clerical support and greet patients in a professional, courteous manner. This role interfaces with hospital staff, clinical staff, patients and visitors in daily operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and prefers at least one year of related experience. HIPAA familiarity and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience and/or training with computer applications required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience and/or training in a position of similar responsibility and complexity preferred.
• Experience and/or training with medical/insurance terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist duties and provides clerical support for office.
• Greets patients and interfaces with hospital staff, clinical staff, patients and visitors in a professional manner.

Skills

Service Orientation

Clerical

Confidentiality

Time Management

Team Building

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Facility Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Location Newport, OR

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Department PCH Orthopedic Surgeons

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $16.84 - $24.73

Performs receptionist duties and provides clerical support for office. Greets patients and interfaces with hospital staff, clinical staff, patients and visitors in a professional manner.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

SHS Orthopedic Surgeons offer specialized trauma care for a variety of fractures, casting, surgery, and splinting. We also offer joint replacement, foot and ankle care, carpal tunnel surgery, and injections as well as fracture care.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience and/or training with computer applications required.

Minimum of one (1) year experience and/or training in a position of similar responsibility and complexity preferred.

Experience and/or training with medical/insurance terminology preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Time Management- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs