Lead Medical Receptionist

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bilingual pay premium

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Toppenish, WA is seeking a Lead Medical Receptionist for the Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic. You will greet patients, handle calls, manage logs, translate, verify insurance, schedule appointments, and assist with billing in a busy clinic setting.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year of clinic receptionist experience, and is bilingual (English/Spanish).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year receptionist experience in a clinic preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required at a level 9.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Professional interaction with patients, providers and staff.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare billing.

Responsibilities

• Handle phone calls, greet patients, manage logs, and provide translation services.
• Collect patient data and maintain records.
• Schedule appointments, verify insurance, assist with billing, and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain cash box and complete other tasks as assigned.
• Act as liaison between line staff and direct supervisor.
• Provide training to new staff when needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Multitasking

Professional communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Join our team as a Lead Medical Receptionist at Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic in Toppenish, WA! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " are Yakima - WE are Family" and " " for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Job Brief

Lead Medical Receptionist (Toppenish, WA)

Employment duration: Full time

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Offer Relocation? No

ID: 17166

What We Offer

• $17.57-$21.52/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do

• Handle phone calls, greet patients, manage logs, and provide translation services
• Collect patient data and maintain records
• Schedule appointments, verify insurance, assist with billing, and respond to patient inquiries
• Maintain cash box and complete other assigned tasks
• Acting as a liaison between line staff and the direct supervisor.
• Manages breaks, lunches, sick calls and overtime.
• Provides insights to leader regarding the skill level and performance of the employees.
• Responsible for providing training to new employees and existing staff when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One year's experience as a receptionist in a clinic is preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 9
• Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to professionally interact with patients, Providers, and staff
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology & healthcare billing insurance is desired
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity.

We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at [e-mail] to learn more about this opportunity!