Medical Office Assistant

Deaconess News; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Deaconess News in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking a friendly, detail-driven front desk receptionist to be the welcoming voice and face of our practice. You will handle scheduling, patient check-in, payments, and coordinating with the care team to ensure a smooth patient experience from the first call to departure.

A high school diploma is preferred; you should be comfortable with computers and able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• A warm, professional communicator who enjoys helping others.
• Comfortable with computers and learning new systems.
• Organized, reliable, and great at juggling multiple tasks.
• Calm, positive, and professional in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the first smile patients hear and see on the phone and in person.
• Schedule and reschedule appointments with accuracy and care.
• Collect and update patient demographics, insurance, and important details.
• Handle patient payments, post charges, and provide receipts.
• Use computer systems confidently while keeping an eye on the details that matter.
• Jump in where needed, every day can look a little different!

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Do you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We’re looking for a friendly, detail-driven team member to be the welcoming voice and face of our practice!

This is more than a front desk job; you’ll be a key part of creating a positive patient experience from the very first phone call to the moment they walk out the door.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the first smile patients hear and see on the phone and in person
• Schedule and reschedule appointments with accuracy and care
• Collect and update patient demographics, insurance, and important details
• Handle patient payments, post charges, and provide receipts
• Use computer systems confidently while keeping an eye on the details that matter
• Jump in where needed, every day can look a little different!

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• A warm, professional communicator who enjoys helping others
• Comfortable with computers and learning new systems
• Organized, reliable, and great at juggling multiple tasks
• Calm, positive, and professional in a fast-paced environment

Why You’ll Love It Here

You’ll be part of a supportive team that truly values kindness, accuracy, and great patient care. Your work directly helps people feel supported and cared for, every single day.

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