Receptionist - Full Time

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Clinic Receptionist to warmly greet patients and visitors at the front desk and manage daily front desk operations. The role includes checking in patients, scheduling appointments, collecting copays, verifying insurance, and entering patient data into the Electronic Health Record.

Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor are required. The position supports 40 hours per week, Day Shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality when dealing with patient information.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and caring aligned with Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors and assist with admissions, ensuring an efficient admitting process.
• Check-in patients and complete steps to ensure compliance with policies.
• Answer and direct phone calls as needed.
• Schedule appointments according to office guidelines.
• Obtain patient and insurance information, collecting copays and deductibles.
• Enter demographics, insurance, and other data into the EHR and other systems.
• Copy/scan patient access materials into the correct location in the EMR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Job Title: Clinic Receptionist

Description:

Summary:

The Receptionist greets and welcomes patients and visitors to theclinic,demonstratingstronginterpersonalskills and a professional demeanor. They are responsible for managingthefront desk responsibilities including maintaining patient flow;scheduling appointments;appropriately handling phone calls;validating insurance eligibility;entering demographics, insurance, and other pertinent information inthe Electronic Health Record and othervarious systems; anddetermining and collecting time of service payments and/or past due balances at the time of appointment.

Hours:

Full Time

40 hours/week

Job Duties:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Performspatient check-in at the time of visit and completes allstepsnecessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient andin compliance withall clinic and regulatory policies.
• Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately.
• Schedule appointments according to office guidelines.
• Obtainaccuratepatient and insurance information, collecting copays (TOS) and deductible amounts.
• Copy/scan patient access related hardcopy materials (e.g.ID, referrals, insurance cards, etc.) into the correct location in the electronic medical record.

General Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively withpatient, visitors,and colleagues while performing their job duties.
• Mustmaintaina high degree of confidentiality when dealing with patient information.
• Mustpossessa personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.