Medical Administrative Assistant (Front Desk)

Sky Lakes Medical Center; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support patient scheduling, data entry, and front desk operations. The role requires accuracy, strong spelling, and effective telephone communication.

You will work independently or with colleagues to prioritize tasks and ensure precise records. Ideal candidates have 1 year of secretarial experience and familiarity with medical terminology or terminology basics.

Qualifications

• Must type 70+ words per minute with high accuracy.
• Experience typing, data entry and word processing.
• Excellent spelling and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedules outpatient appointments with scheduling tools and per department protocol.
• Obtains and verifies insurance and billing information; processes for all insurance types; gather missing details.
• Maintains >95% accuracy.
• Provides phone reception using excellent service techniques.
• Creates, manages and scans chart notes to assist clinicians while complying with HIPAA.
• Registers patient accounts and audits information for accuracy and billing.
• Provides front desk reception duties, guiding situations that may escalate or require staff recognition.
• Performs all job functions timely and as part of a team.
• Supports a collaborative environment and respectful interpersonal relations.

Skills

Typing 70 wpm

Data entry

Spelling accuracy

Telephone skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

1 year secretarial or related fields experience

Job description

Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support patient scheduling, data entry, and front desk operations. The role requires accuracy, strong spelling, and effective telephone communication.

You will work independently or with colleagues to prioritize tasks and ensure precise records. Ideal candidates have 1 year of secretarial experience and familiarity with medical terminology or terminology basics.