Clinic Receptionist

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS • Kalona, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for interviewing incoming patients or representative and records information required for service. Clinic Receptionist will also assist staff and providers in their daily functions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.

Requirements

• Previous customer service experience is required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in order to acquire needed information and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and patients.
• Perform duties in an effective and organized manner.
• Develops more efficient ways to perform tasks and responsibilities.
• Goes above and beyond to provide assistance, information or support to others to build and maintain relationship.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner and provide superior customer service.
• Interview patients or their representative to collect and update electronic records to reflect changes in patient demographics and insurance information.
• Obtain required signatures according to established procedures and ensure information is recorded, accurate and complete.
• Collect co-payments from patients and answer general billing questions.
• Answer and direct a high volume of phone calls for the Clinics to the appropriate personnel or department.
• Schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments for providers following scheduling guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED