Medical Receptionist III, Gastroenterology

Park Nicollet Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services in Minneapolis is hiring a Medical Receptionist to join our Gastroenterology team. You will be the first point of contact for patients, handling calls, greeting visitors, and coordinating appointments with warmth and professionalism.

The role combines call center and front desk duties, with a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends or holidays, and opportunities to develop customer service and clerical skills in a supportive health care environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months related experience
• Accurate computer/keyboard skills required
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles
• Must be proficient in operating telephone headsets, PC, printer, copier and fax machine

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls in a Call Center environment and maintain high availability
• Greet patients, collect co-pays, schedule follow-up appointments and referrals
• Support departmental clerical duties and provide courteous service to patients

Skills

Phone etiquette

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Tools

Telephone headset

PC

Printer

Fax machine

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Medical Receptionist to join our Gastroenterology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

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 to Friday no weekends or holidays

Required Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: 6 months related experience
• 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.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication
• 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.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

ABOUT US

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high‑quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work‑life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.