Medical Receptionist- Part Time

RPMGlobal; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week

Bilingual differential compensation

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA is hiring a Part-Time Medical Receptionist to greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and support front-desk operations.

You will manage patient data, assist with insurance questions, translate as needed, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient clinic environment. This role offers 20 hours per week, bilingual pay differential, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a receptionist in a clinic is preferred.
• Bilingual skills with ALTA score; English/Spanish at level 9 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, transfer calls, and take messages for the clinic.
• Greet patients and maintain logs; provide translation as needed.
• Register patients and maintain data in the computer; schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist with questions; file documentation.
• Assist with billing functions and end-of-day reports.
• Review cash receipts and reconcile daily cash.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Medical terminology

Data entry

Phone handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Join our team as a Part-Time Medical Receptionist at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA!

*20 hours per week.

Medical Receptionists play a vital role in our organization by serving as the frontline connection between our patients and the care they receive. As the first point of contact, you set the tone for a welcoming, respectful, and patient-centered experience. Your work ensures our clinics run smoothly, coordinating communication, supporting Providers, maintaining accurate information flow, and helping patients navigate appointments, insurance, and access to care. Your attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service directly supports our mission to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare to the communities we serve.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services, including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights:

• $18.45-$22.60/hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Answers the phone, transfers calls and takes messages as needed for the clinic
• Greet patients and maintain patient and visitor logs. Notifies the appropriate person of the patient’s arrival. Provides translation services as needed to patients
• Ensures accurate and complete data and forms are collected for all patients. Creates and maintains patient charts, registering new patients and updating patient data in the computer
• Schedules patient appointments according to scheduling guidelines, appointment type, and time needed. Notifies appropriate Provider of all patient no-shows and cancellations. Adjusts and updates the schedule for cancellations, new patients and recall appointments
• Verifies patient’s insurance eligibility and obtains and files insurance documentation. Assist patients with questions regarding insurance plans as neededReviews and responds to patients’ questions in person, via phone, and patient portal systems
• May perform routine billing functions such as posting patient encounters, encouraging payment, taking payments and generating end-of-day reports
• Reviews cash box receipts and reconciles the cash box daily
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year's experience as a Receptionist in a clinic preferred
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills required at a level 9
• Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions
• Ability to interact with patients, Providers, and staff in a professional manner
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology desired
• Basic knowledge of healthcare billing insurance desired
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!