Clinic Services Specialist 2 - Medical Receptionist

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Clinic Services Specialist where you'll be the first point of contact for patients, managing scheduling and registration. This role is essential for enhancing patient experience and includes responsibilities like insurance verification. With a focus on service and teamwork, you will have the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits starting on day one

Free parking at multiple clinic locations

Employee discounts on entertainment

Fun employee engagement activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of health care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Medical Terminology.
• Ability to navigate electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling patient appointments and verifying insurance.
• Managing co-pay collections and balancing deposits.
• Supporting front-office operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Clinic Services Specialist!

(Clinic receptionist / Patient Access Specialist)

Your Impact Starts Here - Patients walk through our doors with questions, concerns, and sometimes a little hesitation. That is where you come in! As the welcoming face of our clinic, you will put patients at ease with your commitment to exceptional patient care. Our physicians and staff count on you to create a positive first impression — making you an essential part of the Legacy Health team. This is an opportunity to make a difference every day.

What You will Do - As a Clinic Services Specialist, you will be at the heart of our daily operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling patient appointments with accuracy and care
• Verifying insurance and handling patient registration
• Managing co-pay collections and balancing daily/weekly deposits
• Supporting front-office operations and serving as a resource for colleagues
• Assisting with limited coding and charge entry as needed

Is This the Right Role for You? We are looking for individuals who:

• Thrive in a demanding environment
• Possess strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed and take initiative to support both patients and colleagues
• Have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to patient-centered service

What You Need to Succeed

Responsibilities

• Incumbents in this job perform a wide variety of complex tasks, requiring prioritization and discretion.
• Performs complex activities such as scheduling, insurance verification, registration, balancing of co-pay money and balancing of daily or weekly deposits.
• Position serves as a resource for other staff, problem solves independently, mentors others and is self-directed.
• Position also interfaces with physicians and other staff on a regular basis and may do limited amount of coding and charge entry.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of health care experience or equivalent education in at least one of the following areas preferred:
• Admitting
• Medical Records/Health Information
• Applicable clerical support experience
• Familiarity with Medical Terminology

Skills:

• Communications skills.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Licensure

BLScertification, preferred

What We Offer You - At Legacy Health, we take care of our team just as much as we care for our patients. Here is what makes working with us special:

Growth & Career Pathways:

• Gain valuable experience in insurance and billing—steppingstones for future revenue cycle roles
• Leadership opportunities in front-office functions
• Access to a large network of career advancement possibilities
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams, opening doors to new interests

A Supportive & Inclusive Work Environment:

• Friendly, collaborative team members who genuinely care about you
• Work-life balance and resources to support your well-being
• Leadership that listens and values your input for process improvements
• Diversity and inclusion through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive health benefits starting on day one
• Free parking at multiple clinic locations
• Convenient locations throughout Portland Metro, Southern Washington, and the Willamette region
• Employee discounts on entertainment, tickets, and more
• Fun employee engagement activities throughout the year

Join Us and Make a Difference! Ready to be the friendly face that brightens a patient’s day? Looking for a rewarding role where you can grow and thrive? Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with Legacy Health!

Pay Range

USD $19.84 - USD $28.36 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.