Receptionist (PT) | Lab | Ames | 2026-233

McFarland Clinic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

McFarland Clinic is seeking a Receptionist for its Ames office. The role involves greeting patients, checking in, and assisting with ambulatory needs in a patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include answering phones, verifying information, and using the LIS to manage patient check-ins and lab-related tasks. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with at least basic computer skills and experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Terminology class within one year of employment.
• Keyboard and computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors promptly, courteously, and helpfully.
• Check-in patients and verify/update information.
• Assist ambulatory patients as needed.
• Answer phones, screen calls, and take messages in a professional manner.
• Use the laboratory information system to check-in patients, release lab tests, and place orders from external providers.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Service-oriented

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

Job description

Job 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

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday with Saturday rotation

Hours

Wed 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Thurs & Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Saturday rotation 8 AM - 10 AM

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.

Benefits

• 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.