Oncology Front Desk Specialist - PRN Day Shift

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera is seeking a Receptionist for the Avera Cancer Institute-Pierre, responsible for greeting patients, registering visits, verifying demographics and insurance, and collecting payments as needed.

You will coordinate with nursing and physicians, manage appointment scheduling, route calls, and maintain patient records. This PRN daytime role requires strong communication, accuracy, and a compassionate approach to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED or 1-3 months related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Strong attention to accuracy for registrations and insurance data.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients, checks them in, and completes registration with demographics, insurance and payments.
• Performs insurance verifications and obtains authorizations as needed.
• Scans information into the patient’s record accurately.
• Answers calls, messages and faxes and routes them appropriately.
• Maintains computer appointment scheduling and adheres to scheduling policies.
• Coordinates care delivery by aligning nurse, physician, and patient time; assists patients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avera is seeking a Receptionist for the Avera Cancer Institute-Pierre, responsible for greeting patients, registering visits, verifying demographics and insurance, and collecting payments as needed.

You will coordinate with nursing and physicians, manage appointment scheduling, route calls, and maintain patient records. This PRN daytime role requires strong communication, accuracy, and a compassionate approach to patients and families.