Patient Reception Registration

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a part-time Front Desk Clerk at the BGMC Hertal Elmwood Health Center in Buffalo. You will warmly greet patients, schedule appointments and register them, ensuring all financial, insurance and demographic information is accurate and verified.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about one year of clerical experience in health care. Bilingual Spanish is preferred for North Buffalo Medical Park West/Hertel Elmwood.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• One year clerical experience preferred in a health care setting.
• Must complete data entry, PC and clerical skills assessments.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred for North Buffalo Medical Park West/Hertel Elmwood.

Responsibilities

• Greet, schedule and register patients.
• Insures that all financial, insurance and patient demographic information is accurate and verified.
• Provide a welcoming first impression of Kaleida Health's services.

Skills

Effective communication

Clerical skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry

PC skills

Job description

Department: BGMC Hertal Elmwood Health Center

Location: Hertel-Elmwood Int Medical Ctr

Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type: Part-Time Benefit Eligible

Scheduled Work Hours: 7a-3p, 7:30a-3:30p, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p

Shift 1

Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager or Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing a welcoming first impression of Kaleida Health's services. Greets, schedules and registers patients. Insures that all financial, insurance and patient demographic information is accurate and verified.

Education And Credentials

HS diploma or GED.

Experience

One year clerical experience preferably in a health care setting required. Effective communication skills. Must successfully complete the data entry, PC and clerical skills assessments. Medical terminology preferred. Must be able to operate general office equipment. For North Buffalo Medical Park West/Hertel Elmwood ONLY: Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions

Essential

• Weight Requirement - Light (up to 20 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 37.50

FTE: 0.500000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required: No

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Union Code: U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC

Requisition ID#: 20061

Grade: C5

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $19.19 - $28.58

Salary Details

Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

About Kaleida Health

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission‑critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!