Medical Receptionist - FCHC

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist to work full-time in our clinic. Under leadership of the Department Leader, medical receptionists check patients and visitors in for scheduled and walk-in appointments as well as verify and update necessary information in the medical record. Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve. About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital, Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic, Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility, Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce, Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business, Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy. We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas. Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Ks Days: Monday through Friday with an occasional ½ day on Saturdays. Hours: 8 hour days vary between 7am to 6pm, dependent upon departmental needs. Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a "team" setting
Able to use ten-key adding machine, possesses computer skills.
Able to type 45-60 words per minute.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to sort and file material correctly by alphabetic or numeric system.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
Able to follow instructions with a minimum of supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical office and a knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete patient registrations, pre-registrations and temporary registrations.
Update pre-registrations.
Schedule patient appointments.
Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.
Check in patients, verify and update necessary information in the medical record.
Maintain appointment calendars and follow office scheduling policies.
Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages, and provide information.
Screen visitors and responds to routine requests for information.
Sort and deliver mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
Maintain lobby in neat and orderly manner.
Assist patients with ambulatory difficulties.
Complete other duties as assigned.