Patient Care Front Desk Specialist

Ampla Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

4 weeks paid time off

9 paid holidays

401k and profit sharing

Full-time

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ampla Health in Chico, CA is seeking a Medical Receptionist to be the first contact for patients, managing front desk operations, verifying coverage, and supporting administrative tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, Medical Assistant certification or equivalent, and ability to type 40+ WPM. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits and a focus on patient service and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Front desk experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Basic MS Word proficiency and typing speed 40+ WPM.
• Insurance verification and payment collection experience.
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Punjabi, or Hmong) are a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage calls; schedule appointments.
• Register patients and update EHR.
• Verify coverage, co-pays, and eligibility.
• Collect payments and reconcile cash.
• Maintain front desk inventory and daily schedules.
• Support clinic operations and admin tasks.

Skills

Front desk operations

Bilingual communication

Customer service

Typing 40+ WPM

MS Word

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Ampla Health in Chico, CA is seeking a Medical Receptionist to be the first contact for patients, managing front desk operations, verifying coverage, and supporting administrative tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, Medical Assistant certification or equivalent, and ability to type 40+ WPM. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits and a focus on patient service and accurate records.