Receptionist-Primary Care

Buchanan County Health Center; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan County Health Center is seeking a receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients, families, and visitors. You will help foster positive relationships, promote services, and support a patient-centered environment at our facility.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of secretarial training or equivalent, 1–2 years of office experience with excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Heavy telephone duties are required.

Qualifications

• One to two years secretarial school training or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• One to two years office experience with demonstrated effective communication skills and proven organizational and interpersonal skills required (medical office work preferred).
• Heavy telephone experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• The receptionist is the first point of contact for all patients, family members, and sales representatives.
• Assist in developing and fostering positive relationships with those seeking services.
• Support a high quality, patient-centered environment and contribute to the promotion and growth of all services offered.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Heavy telephone experience

Education

Secretarial training

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The receptionist is the first point of contact for all patients, family members, and sales representatives. The receptionist will assist in developing and fostering positive relationships with those that seek services. Further, they will contribute to the promotion and growth of all services offered and support a high quality, patient-centered environment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

One to two years secretarial school training or equivalent education and experience preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One to two years office experience with demonstrated effective communication skills and proven organizational and interpersonal skills required (medical office work preferred).

Heavy telephone experience required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.