Medical Front Office Receptionist

NATIVE HEALTH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition

Job summary

NATIVE HEALTH seeks a Medical Front Office Receptionist to deliver outstanding patient-centered front office support at our clinics in Arizona. You will greet patients, answer calls, schedule appointments, verify AHCCCS eligibility, collect payments, and maintain accurate records to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires strong customer service, eligibility knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in customer service, patient registration, or direct care medical experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to visitors, patients, and staff in person and over the phone.
• Manage patient registration and insurance eligibility.
• Connect uninsured/underinsured patients with enrollment services.
• Manage medical appointments and provider schedules.
• Collect and process payments from patients.
• Support the organization as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Communication

Office procedures

EHR experience

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Nextgen EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals who generally experience barriers to health and wellness services.

Mission:To provide accessible holisticpatient centered care, to empower our community to achievethe highest quality health and well-being.

Vision:Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

NATIVE HEALTH Benefits and Perks Include:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits - Up to 5% Matching Contribution
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Leave
• Employee Recognition Program

Starting Hourly Pay: $18.23

Job Description

The Medical Front Office Receptionist is responsible for providing excellent customer services while performing front office duties for the NATIVE HEALTH clinics. This includes greeting patients in a positive and friendly manner, answering all incoming phone calls, appointment setting, updating patient information, verifying eligibility for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) or other patient payment sources, collecting payment from patients, and other clerical duties. The Medical Front Office Receptionists work as a team and are principally responsible for the first contact with patients to assure optimal patient flow.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide excellent customer service to visitors, patients, and staff in person and
• Manages patient registration and eligibility of insurance.
• Connecting the uninsured and underinsured with enrollment services.
• Manages medical appointments and providers schedules.
• Collect and process accurate payments from individual patients.
• Supports the organization as needed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Expert knowledge regarding eligibility requirements of AHCCCS, CMDP, Sliding Fee Scale Program, and Title V.
• Knowledge of general office procedures including answering phone calls, directing calls, photocopying, faxing, typing, Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.
• Able to use medical Electronic Health Records: Nextgen.
• Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality policies and regulations.
• Ability to work with people and to make them comfortable about the release of personal, financial, and medical information.
• Ability to communicate and engage others to carry out assignments, meet goals, and ensure the success of NATIVE HEALTH.
• Ability to confirm private insurance benefits and determine associated co-pay requirements.
• Possess a positive attitude.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required.
• A minimum of three years of combined experience in customer service, patient registration, or other direct care medical experience required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Standard Employment Requirements

• Must possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license during employment. Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment and retain a valid card while employed with NATIVE HEALTH.
• Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.
• Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment.
• Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an annual update.
• Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within (90) calendar days of employment and maintain a valid CPR Card during employment.

Additional Information

Native Health complies with all state and federal requirements, including EEOC requirements.