Clinic Receptionist I/II, Gastro RHC 255912 (59778)

Hilo Medical Center • Hilo, HI

314d • $45,000 - $47,004

About The Position

The Clinic Receptionist is a valuable member of our team. This position is responsible for independently providing a variety of clerical and office assistance to support the clinic in scheduling appointments, registering patients to be seen by the physician, maintaining patient files, processing information for billing purposes, accepting payment for services, answers the telephone, greets patients, processes referrals/transfers and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of responsible typing, stenographic, or substantive clerical work
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, and common office appliances
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems
• Ability to speak and write simply and directly
• Ability to observe differences in copy and proofread words and numbers quickly and accurately
• Ability to operate various kinds of office equipment
• Ability to deal effectively with others in eliciting information and providing service

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing receptionist activities in a clinic
• Experience interviewing patients to obtain required information
• Experience inputting data into a computer system
• Experience scheduling appointments and diagnostic studies
• Experience in fiscal record keeping and preparing medical records
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) configuration and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments for patients
• Registering patients for physician visits
• Maintaining patient files
• Processing billing information
• Accepting payments for services
• Answering telephone calls
• Greeting patients
• Processing referrals and transfers
• Performing other assigned duties

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED