Medical Receptionist- Relief

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 25,278 - 30,968; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential pay increases for experience

Additional pay for bilingual skills

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a part-time Relief Medical Receptionist at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, Oregon. You'll be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a welcoming experience and assisting with various administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, bilingual skills in English and Spanish, and strong customer service capabilities. Your responsibilities will include handling phone inquiries, scheduling appointments, and supporting daily front-office operations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Clinic receptionist or medical front-office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, transfer calls, and respond to patient inquiries.
• Greet patients and maintain visitor logs.
• Create and maintain patient charts and register new patients.
• Schedule appointments and manage cancellations.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist patients with questions.
• Perform routine billing functions like accepting payments.
• Provide administrative support to providers and clinic staff.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Relief Medical Receptionist

Join our team at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR. Medical Receptionists serve as the front‑line connection between patients and the care they receive, ensuring a welcoming, respectful, and patient‑centered experience.

Job Details

• Location: Woodburn, OR
• Duration: Part time
• Exempt Status: Non‑exempt
• Offer Relocation?: No
• Job ID: 16798

Position Highlights

• $18.35–$22.48 per hour DOE, with potential increases for highly experienced candidates
• Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

What You’ll Do

• Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages, and respond to patient inquiries in person, by phone, and through the patient portal
• Greet patients, maintain visitor logs, notify staff of patient arrivals, and provide translation support when needed
• Create and maintain patient charts, register new patients, and ensure all required forms and data are accurate and complete
• Schedule, update, and adjust patient appointments according to clinic guidelines, including managing cancellations and no‑shows
• Verify insurance eligibility, obtain documentation, and assist patients with insurance‑related questions
• Perform routine billing functions such as posting encounters, accepting payments, and reconciling daily cash receipts
• Provide administrative support to providers and clinic staff to maintain smooth front‑office workflow
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills required at a level 9
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively with frequent interruptions
• Professional and patient‑centered communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and electronic systems
• Clinic receptionist or medical front‑office experience is a plus

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