Office Assistant (2349)

TRINITY HEALTH • Minot, ND

11d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office Assistant supports daily front-office operations by providing courteous, efficient, and accurate administrative services within the clinic setting. This role greets patients, coordinates registration and scheduling, answers incoming calls, collects payments, and ensures each interaction reflects a high standard of customer service. Working closely with clinical and administrative staff, the Office Assistant helps maintain smooth clinic workflow by keeping records organized, supporting clear communication, and responding effectively to changing operational needs. This position functions within a collaborative, service-oriented team environment and may also provide coverage in other reception areas as needed to support continuity of care and clinic operations.

Requirements

• Licenses and Certifications Required None
• Educational Requirements HS Diploma or GED, preferred
• Experience Requirements Customer service experience or training, required.
• Preferably six (6) mos minimum Experience in a clerical or office setting, preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge, preferred
• Experience with computer appointment software, preferred
• Special Skills or Training Requirements Ability to communicate effectively in person and on the telephone
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement in handling incoming calls and in person patients efficiently and appropriately
• Exceptional interpersonal, customer service, problemsolving, verbal and written communication and conflict resolution
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment; working efficiently and multitasking
• Compliance with all Privacy and Confidentiality Standards per Trinity’s policies
• The Office Assistant primarily performs work at a computer workstation, requiring frequent sitting with intermittent standing, walking, reaching, and handling of office materials.
• The role may involve occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as supplies or paperwork.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, managing phone calls, and completing detailed clerical tasks.
• Work occurs in an outpatient clinic reception environment with routine contact with patients, families, and clinical staff.
• The role may involve frequent interruptions, moderate noise, and proximity to patient-care areas.
• Adherence to safety practices, infection-prevention protocols, and confidentiality standards is required when working with patient information and navigating shared clinic spaces.

Nice To Haves

• HS Diploma or GED
• Customer service experience or training
• Six (6) mos minimum Experience in a clerical or office setting
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Experience with computer appointment software

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, verify required information, and process payments in accordance with clinic procedures.
• Schedule, update, and coordinate patient appointments using electronic scheduling systems to support timely and efficient clinic access.
• Answer and triage incoming calls, route messages appropriately, and provide clear, courteous communication to patients and staff.
• Maintain organized front-office operations by preparing forms, updating records, managing incoming documents, and supporting daily administrative tasks.
• Protect patient confidentiality by handling sensitive information in compliance with privacy and organizational policies.
• Provide cross-coverage in other reception or clinic areas to support continuity of operations during staff absences or high-volume periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees