Medical Office Front Desk Specialist

Indian Health Service; Fort Thompson (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Fort Thompson, SD seeks a receptionist/clerical support to manage the appointment system and assist the nursing team under the Director of Nursing. This role prioritizes client flow, accuracy, and courteous service in a federal healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, answering phones, typing, mailing letters, maintaining supplies, and coordinating with providers to support timely care.

Qualifications

• 4 years of education above high school leading to a Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5.
• Scheduling appointments and receptionist duties.
• Combining Education and Experience: combinations may be used to meet total experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and assist physician with follow ups on patients.
• Assist with receptionist duties: phone calls, typing, mailing letters.
• Maintain supplies and assist management to meet deadlines.

Skills

Scheduling appointments

Reception duties

Clerical work

Phone handling

Education

4 years of education above high school leading to a Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Indian Health Service in Fort Thompson, SD seeks a receptionist/clerical support to manage the appointment system and assist the nursing team under the Director of Nursing. This role prioritizes client flow, accuracy, and courteous service in a federal healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, answering phones, typing, mailing letters, maintaining supplies, and coordinating with providers to support timely care.