Receptionist (PT) | Lab | Ames | 2026-195

McFarland Clinic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

McFarland Clinic in Ames, IA is hiring a part-time Receptionist for the Lab to greet patients, check in, and manage calls with courteous, accurate service. The role uses a Laboratory Information System for check-ins, lab releases, and orders, and supports ambulatory patients in person and by phone.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computers, and be prepared for pre-employment screening; weekend and varied shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Service-oriented candidate with a positive, calming presence.
• Completion of Medical Terminology class within one year of employment.
• Keyboard and computer experience; proficiency with basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors promptly, courteously, and helpfully.
• Check-in patients, verify and update information, and assist ambulatory patients.
• Answer calls, screen messages, and relay information calmly and professionally.
• Use LIS to check-in patients, release lab tests, and place orders from providers not in the lab.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background checks are required; join a team offering comprehensive benefits.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma, GED or HiSET

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Receptionist (PT) | Lab | Ames | 2026-195

Job Category: Medical Receptionists

Requisition Number: RECEP004650

• Posted : August 6, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Ames Main
Ames, IA 50010, USA

Description

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for Receptionist for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.

Responsibilities include: Greeting patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information. Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties. Answer telephone, screen calls, takes messages, and provides necessary information in a calm and professional manner. Uses laboratory information system to check-in patients, release lab test, and place orders presented to the laboratory from healthcare providers that are not associated with McFarland Clinic.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or HiSET

Days: Varied shifts include Monday - Friday. Saturday rotation

Hours: Varied shifts M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Saturday rotation 8:00 AM - Noon

Experience

• McFarland Clinic experience preferred.
• Prefer one year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
• Completion of Medical Terminology class required within one year of employment.
• Keyboard and computer experience.

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 80 years experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.

McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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