Receptionist - Part Time

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System is seeking a Clinic Receptionist to greet patients and visitors with professionalism and empathy. You will manage front desk duties, schedule appointments, verify insurance eligibility, and enter demographic and insurance data into the EHR while handling payments at the point of service.

The role is part-time (20 hours per week) with a day shift in Iowa. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, maintain confidentiality, and uphold MercyOne

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Professional presence with honesty, integrity, and caring to promote Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Performs patient check-in at the time of visit and completes steps to ensure the admitting process is efficient and in compliance with clinic and regulatory policies.
• Answers phone calls and directs them appropriately.
• Schedules appointments according to office guidelines.
• Obtains accurate patient and insurance information, collecting copays and deductibles.
• Copies/scans patient access related materials into the correct location in the electronic medical record.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Job Title:

Clinic Receptionist

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:

Part Time

20 hours/week

Job Duties:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the 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.

Colleagues ofMercyOneHealth System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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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.