Medical III Receptionist

Park Nicollet; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Nicollet is seeking staff to support both Call Center and Front Desk operations in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include greeting patients, collecting co-pays, scheduling follow-ups and referrals, and assisting with clerical tasks to ensure timely, courteous service.

Shifts are daytime, with some Saturdays, supporting patient care across departments. The role requires strong communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, structured environment while

Qualifications

• Accurate computer/keyboard skills required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles to provide safe, quality service.
• Proficient with telephone and headsets, PC, printer, copier and fax machine.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients at front desk and support department clerical duties.
• Schedule follow-ups and referrals; collect co-pays as applicable.
• Provide courteous, timely service and support to patients and departments.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Telephone etiquette

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Education

Some medical background

Tools

Telephone/headsets

PC

Printer

Photo copier

Fax machine

Job description

Call Center:

If an employee’s main tasks are dedicated to incoming calls in a Call Center environment; the primary purpose of this position is to handle incoming calls while maintaining a minimum of 93% availability of staffed sign rapidly and accurately on time during scheduled hours. Employees will meet the department specific agent expectations regarding measurement and follow the defined guidelines and processes of the department.

Front Desk:

The primary responsibilities for employees providing support within a department are to greet patients, collect co-pays, schedule follow-up appointments and referrals and support departmental clerical duties.

Both areas will provide support to the department/site ensuring quality service through timely and courteous assistance and provide service support to patients who request our care.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday daytime hours, and some Saturdays. Shifts vary; 7:15a-3:45p, 7:30a-4p, 7:45a-4:15p and 8:00a-4:30p. Saturday shift is 7:45a-12p about once every 6 weeks, depending on staffing. Our team rotates between Saint Louis Park front desk, Wayzata front desk and call center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

  • 6 months related experience

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

  • NA

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Accurate computer/keyboarding skills required.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
  • Must be proficient in the operation of the following types of equipment: telephone and headsets, PC, printer, photo copier and fax machine.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

  • Some medical background preferred.

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

  • NA

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Human relations sensitivity and customer service skills
  • Listening and telephone etiquette skills
  • Medical terminology knowledge desirable
  • Comfort in asking patients for copays and race collection.
  • Ability to promote and maintain good patient relations and patient confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and structured environment.
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to key for long periods of time.