Clinics - Front Office Receptionist - PRN (As Needed)

Lake Health District; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Receptionist at a leading health clinic. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring smooth operations by managing patient admissions, handling payments, and maintaining essential records. Your communication skills and ability to work well with others will be crucial as you interact with patients and support staff. This position offers a flexible schedule with the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in patient care and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, CPR certification needed.
• Prior clerical experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to support department operations.
• Admit patients, accept payments, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clerical Skills

Confidentiality

Customer Service

Ability to Learn Quickly

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Details:

Receptionist/Front Desk-Lake Health Clinics, PRN (As Needed), no guarantee of hours, 8-hour day shift, typically 8am-5pm, must be able to work a flexible shift.
Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Hourly, non-benefitted

Position Summary:

Responsible to provide a variety of clerical services to support day-to-day operations of the department. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, admitting patients, acting as cashier, accepting payments for procedures and supplies, pulling and filing charts, as well as completing proper paperwork for those charts. Answering phones, faxing & copying paperwork, scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate accounting of clinic.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Current CPR certification required.

Experience:

Prior clerical experience in a medical setting preferred. Experience with Microsoft Suite computer software (Excel, Word, Outlook), preferred.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

Capable of performing duties as assigned. Must be able to quickly learn skill sets necessary to perform clinical duties. Ability to communicate well with the public. Able to work effectively with team members and use tact and discretion in dealing with varying job situations. Able to maintain strict confidentiality. Able to deliver patient care under physician supervision and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in operating business office computer programs. Adheres to established hospital policies and procedures.

Employment Requirements:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.
Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:
If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.