Medical Receptionist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a Medical Receptionist for our Monroe Medical Clinic. The receptionist will process patient information, schedule medical appointments, and contact patients by phone on behalf of Sea Mar, handling messages and basic inquiries with professionalism.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in a medical setting, strong verbal and written communication, and good organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in a medical setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, and typing skills are required.
• Excellent verbal, customer service, and written skills are necessary.
• Good organizational skills are a must.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process patient information and schedule medical appointments.
• Contact patients by phone on behalf of Sea Mar and take messages.
• Use basic office software to perform tasks and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Typing

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical terminology (preferred)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.

Medical Receptionist - Posting #26855

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Position Summary

Sea Mar is hiring a full-time Receptionist for our Monroe Medical Clinic. The receptionist will be responsible for processing patient information, making medical appointments and contacting patients via phone on behalf of Sea Mar, taking messages, etc. The ideal candidate must possess some problem‑solving skills and must be able to communicate efficiently with our patients and be sensitive to their needs. Must demonstrate and maintain a high level of work ethic and professionalism as well as be able to multi‑task and properly use basic office software.

Education and/or Requirements

• Minimum one-year experience in a medical setting
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical terminology preferred
• Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Computer and typing skills are required
• Excellent verbal, customer service, and written skills necessary
• Good organizational skills are a must
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, but not required

What We Offer

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Sara Melgar Ayala, Front Office Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 9/10/2024

External candidates considered after 9/13/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.

You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html