Medical Front Desk & Scheduling Specialist

Citizens Health; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pre-Tax and Roth contributions

Automatic 6% salary deferral upon hire

Paid time off

On-site child care services

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. in Colby, Kansas, is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our clinic full-time.

You will check patients and visitors in for scheduled and walk-in appointments, greet them, and verify and update information in the medical record. Responsibilities include completing registrations, scheduling appointments, answering calls, maintaining lobby, and supporting patients with accessibility needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a medical office and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Interpersonal skills needed to function in a "team" setting.
• Able to use ten-key adding machine; possesses computer skills.
• Able to type 45-60 words per minute.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to sort and file material by alphabetic or numeric system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Able to follow instructions with a minimum of supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient registrations, pre-registrations and temporary registrations.
• Update pre-registrations.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Greet patients and visitors promptly, courteously, and helpfully.
• Check in patients and verify/update information in the medical record.
• Maintain appointment calendars and follow office scheduling policies.
• Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages, and provide information.
• Screen visitors and respond to routine information requests.
• Sort and deliver mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
• Maintain lobby in neat and orderly manner.
• Assist patients with ambulatory difficulties.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing 45-60 wpm

Clear communication

Bilingual (preferred)

Ten-key adding machine

Computer skills

Read/use instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ten-key adding machine

Job description

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. in Colby, Kansas, is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our clinic full-time.

You will check patients and visitors in for scheduled and walk-in appointments, greet them, and verify and update information in the medical record. Responsibilities include completing registrations, scheduling appointments, answering calls, maintaining lobby, and supporting patients with accessibility needs.