Medical Receptionist

Siloam Health

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Job Summary

The primary objective of the Medical Receptionist is to serve as the primary point of contact for patients in a welcoming and efficient manner.  The receptionist also acts as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses, other clinic staff, and community partners.  A vital component of this position requires maintaining a strong patient focus while managing the multiple demands of the patient relations team and collaborating with other staff and volunteers in the clinic.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet, assist, and direct patients and visitors appropriately
• Receive patients at check-in to confirm appointment details, update account information in the EMR and request necessary documentation
• Assist in new patient registration by obtaining all necessary demographic and insurance-related information for the Patient Engagement Coordinator
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patient scheduling
• Manage incoming calls including taking messages and referring calls to triage and others as required
• Check out patients at the conclusion of their appointment by scheduling any necessary follow-up appointment(s) and collecting payment
• Responsible for updating patient “no show” data in the EMR
• Scan medical records and patient information forms into the EMR
• Manage patient records and other pertinent correspondence to ensure proper storage and access for staff
• Ensure that patients update all necessary documentation within the established timeframe
• Assist the Patient Engagement Coordinator with patient orientations as needed
• Acquire up-to-date proof of income (POI) from patients and educate them on Siloam’s POI policies
• Balance the cash drawer at assigned times each day
• Work with the Patient Engagement Coordinator to encourage patient compliance with all administrative policies
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator, Refugee Clinic Coordinator, Social Worker, and Referral Coordinator to ensure patient intake, scheduling, and billing processes are correct
• Manage assigned tasks and patient cases in the EMR to completion and communicate with clinical staff when necessary

Other Duties

• Flexibility to work at multiple clinic locations as needed
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role
• Assist with volunteer orientation as necessary by training volunteers in front desk duties and screening new patient applicants
• Participate in on-going quality improvement (QI) activities within the roles defined above
• Other duties as assigned by the Patient Relations Assistant Manager and/or the Director of Patient Relations

Qualifications

• Passionate about Christian ministry to the underserved and in full agreement with Siloam’s mission and core values
• Willingness to serve persons with limited access to healthcare and who are from different cultures and faith beliefs
• English proficiency, spoken and written, is required
• Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office products as well as electronic medical records preferred
• Adherence to OSHA and confidentiality requirements
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English/Arabic)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or other relevant degree preferred
• Two years of front desk experience in a medical office preferred

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please visit our website at siloamhealth.org/careers to apply and to learn more about our Christian faith-based primary care clinic, our mission, and our core values.

Details

• Date Posted: October 10, 2022
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Administrative
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Salary Range: 16.50-18.50 per hour
• Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk