Office Assistant, Urology

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking an Office Assistant to support daily front-office operations in our clinic. You will greet patients, assist with registration, verify information, and collect payments while upholding high standards of service and confidentiality.

Working closely with clinical and administrative staff, you will schedule appointments, triage calls, handle documents, and help maintain efficient clinic workflows in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience or training required.
• Preferably six months minimum experience in a clerical or office setting.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Experience with computer appointment software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, verify information, and process payments per procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments using electronic scheduling systems.
• Answer and triage incoming calls, route messages clearly to patients and staff.
• Maintain organized front-office operations and manage documents.
• Protect patient confidentiality per privacy policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:The Office Assistant supports daily front-office operations by providing courteous, efficient, and accurate administrative services within the clinic setting. This role greets patients, coordinates registration and scheduling, answers incoming calls, collects payments, and ensures each interaction reflects a high standard of customer service. Working closely with clinical and administrative staff, the Office Assistant helps maintain smooth clinic workflow by keeping records organized, supporting clear communication, and responding effectively to changing operational needs. This position functions within a collaborative, service-oriented team environment and may also provide coverage in other reception areas as needed to support continuity of care and clinic operations.Key Responsibilities:Greet and register patients, verify required information, and process payments in accordance with clinic procedures.Schedule, update, and coordinate patient appointments using electronic scheduling systems to support timely and efficient clinic access.Answer and triage incoming calls, route messages appropriately, and provide clear, courteous communication to patients and staff.Maintain organized front-office operations by preparing forms, updating records, managing incoming documents, and supporting daily administrative tasks.Protect patient confidentiality by handling sensitive information in compliance with privacy and organizational policies.Provide cross-coverage in other reception or clinic areas to support continuity of operations during staff absences or high-volume periods.Licenses and Certifications Required:NoneEducational Requirements:HS Diploma or GED, preferredExperience Requirements:Customer service experience or training, required.Preferably six (6) months minimumExperience in a clerical or office setting preferred.Medical terminology knowledge, preferred.Experience with computer appointment software, preferred.Special Skills or Training Requirements:Ability to communicate effectively in person and on the telephoneAbility to demonstrate good judgement in handling incoming calls and in person patients efficiently and appropriatelyExceptional interpersonal, customer service, problem solving, verbal and written communication and conflict resolutionAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information Ability to work in a fast paced environment; working efficiently and multitaskingCompliance with all Privacy and Confidentiality Standards per Trinity’s policiesPhysical Requirements:The Office Assistant primarily performs work at a computer workstation, requiring frequent sitting with intermittent standing, walking, reaching, and handling of office materials. The role may involve occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as supplies or paperwork. Adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, managing phone calls, and completing detailed clerical tasks.Environmental Requirements:Work occurs in an outpatient clinic reception environment with routine contact with patients, families, and clinical staff. The role may involve frequent interruptions, moderate noise, and proximity to patient-care areas. Adherence to safety practices, infection-prevention protocols, and confidentiality standards is required when working with patient information and navigating shared clinic spaces.