Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Dilkon Medical Center - Dilkon, AZ
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: High School Diploma
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Description
Under general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Clinical Receptionist appropriately and professionally assists patients that come to the clinic for care; answers telephones and performs general business functions as assigned.
Upholds the principles of WIHCC’s Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
- Supports organization mission, vision and strategy.
- Answers telephones, routes calls to appropriate staff, takes accurate phone messages, and relays messages to staff. Prints out appointment list for each day.
- Greets each patient upon arrival and checks the EHR system to verify patient’s check-in status and enters relevant information on computer screens or forms as necessary.
- Initiates patient medical chart and compiles all appropriate forms with documentation.
- Prepares patient forms for clinic use and collects after visit, forwarding documents to HIM for scanning.
- Enters the data collected into computer or on forms.
- Directs patients to next appropriate area after visits, e.g., Appt. Desk, PRC, Patients’ Benefits Coordinators, Pharmacy, etc.
- Performs reminder calls to patients for upcoming appointments.
- Serves as interpreter for Navajo-speaking patients as needed.
- Maintains confidentiality and follows privacy rules regarding patient care and records.
- Contributes positively to office organization and rapport, acting professionally.
- Performs basic computer and office management functions effectively.
- Uses supplies and equipment cost-effectively.
- Assists in achieving office goals.
- Completes tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor.
- Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care.
- Adheres to professional and ethical standards of healthcare.
- Follows WIHCCs policies, rules, and regulations.
- Interacts honestly and dependably with patients, staff, visitors, and vendors.
- Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Maintains compliance with HR requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED, one year of relevant experience, BLS/CPR certification within 90 days, bilingual in English and Navajo preferred, valid driver’s license, successful background check (including Child Care requirements).
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Strong work ethic, confidentiality awareness, computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with medical software (RPMS, EHR).
- Excellent telephone etiquette, ability to handle stressful situations, follow HIPAA rules, and dependability in attendance.
- Effective communication skills, customer service orientation, interpersonal skills, multitasking, adaptability, and teamwork.
Physical Demands
Walking, sitting, handling, reaching, talking, hearing, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, smelling, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
Office or outdoor setting, moderate noise, potential exposure to risks, possible evening/weekend hours, extended and irregular shifts.
Preference given to qualified Navajo and American Indian applicants as per P.L. 93-638.