FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST (TEMPORARY 6 MONTHS)

Axis Community Health•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Front Desk Receptionist for Axis Community Health, the main responsibilities include greeting patients and visitors, directing them to the appropriate location and services, and providing courteous and helpful assistance. It is very important to maintain client privacy and confidentiality, register patients following agency protocols, and determine their financial eligibility for services. Completing forms accurately and documenting information according to Axis Community Health protocols is also required. Additionally, providing clinical support services for the assigned department and assisting the clinical team as requested falls within the scope of this role. Participation in staff meetings, training events, and other assigned duties and projects may be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience as a receptionist in a healthcare setting preferred.
Excellent Customer Service skills.
Knowledge of patient billing procedures, insurance verification.
English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
Ability to organize and set priorities and be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
A can-do attitude with attention to detail.
Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).
Temporary up to 6 months with a possible extension as needed.

Nice To Haves

Epic experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and agency visitors, direct all individuals to the appropriate location and services and be courteous, polite and helpful to the public and clients at all times when representing Axis Community Health.
Respect and maintain privacy and dignity of agency clients assuring client confidentiality at all times per HIPAA regulations.
Register patients according to agency protocols and schedule appointments according to established procedures.
Determine financial status of patients and their eligibility for Axis Community Health services.
Assist patients in completing appropriate forms accurately, and document all information according to Axis Community Health protocols.
Provide clinical support services for the assigned department/provider.
Working within the scope of a Front Desk Receptionist, assist all members of the clinical team as requested.
Maintain the assigned department and ensure that all equipment is in working order, that the area is clean and well-maintained and that sufficient supplies are available for the office and clinical operations.
Maintain the cleanliness of all department and patient areas before, during and after clinic.
Participate in staff meetings, attend other meeting and training events as assigned.
May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Partial educational reimbursement.
12 paid holidays.
Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
Employee discount programs.
Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

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