Medical Receptionist III, Gastroenterology

HealthPartners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

HealthPartners' Park Nicollet Gastroenterology team seeks a Medical Receptionist to greet patients, collect co-pays, schedule follow-ups, and support clerical duties in a fast-paced setting.

This role emphasizes phone and front desk tasks, with a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends or holidays, and a requirement of 6 months related experience and strong computer/keyboard skills.

Qualifications

• 6 months related experience
• Accurate computer/keyboard skills required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles.
• Proficient with telephone/headset, PC, printer, copier and fax.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and collect co-pays at the front desk.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Support department clerical duties and ensure timely service.
• Provide courteous assistance and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Phone etiquette

Communication

Confidentiality

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!