Receptionist - Urgent Care Indianola - Full Time

Trinity Health; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Clinic Receptionist to greet patients, manage front desk duties, and support efficient patient flow in the clinic environment.

The role includes scheduling, phone handling, insurance verification, and data entry in EMR systems, with a focus on confidentiality and professional patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three months of hire.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.
• Ability to read/write English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and visitors at the clinic front desk.
• Manage patient flow and scheduling of appointments.
• Handle phone calls and route them appropriately.
• Obtain accurate patient and insurance information and collect copays/deductibles.
• Enter demographics and insurance data into EMR and related systems.

Skills

Front desk operations

Interpersonal skills

Phone handling

Insurance verification

EMR data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Title

Clinic Receptionist

Summary

The Receptionist greets and welcomes patients and visitors to the clinic, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor. They are responsible for managing the front desk responsibilities including maintaining patient flow; scheduling appointments; appropriately handling phone calls; validating insurance eligibility; entering demographics, insurance, and other pertinent information into the Electronic Health Record and other various systems; and determining and collecting time of service payments and/or past due balances at the time of appointment.

Hours

Full time, 12 Hour Day Shift

40 hours/week

Job Duties

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.


• Perform patient check-in at the time of visit and completes all steps necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and in compliance with all clinic and regulatory policies.


• Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately.


• Schedule appointments according to office guidelines.


• Obtain accurate patient 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 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 specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.


• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.


• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality when dealing with patient information.


• Must possess a 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 of MercyOne Health 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.