Receptionist

Suncoast Community Health Centers • Palm River-Clair Mel, FL

3d

About The Position

Greet patients and visitors, determine their needs and guide them to the appropriate areas for service. Inform the patients about registration procedures and the services provided. Provide information to patients, answer questions and hand out forms, surveys, pick-up/drop off area for paperwork/forms/referrals; expedite request for medical records. Answer and screen incoming phone calls and transfer them to appropriate extensions. Take messages when unable to transfer phone calls and handle as per specific instructions. Log all incoming mail and maintain all medical records according to policy Serve as a liaison between front office and other departments. Assists front office department, as needed Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and related software.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various center locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, determine their needs and guide them to the appropriate areas for service.
• Inform the patients about registration procedures and the services provided.
• Provide information to patients, answer questions and hand out forms, surveys, pick-up/drop off area for paperwork/forms/referrals; expedite request for medical records.
• Answer and screen incoming phone calls and transfer them to appropriate extensions.
• Take messages when unable to transfer phone calls and handle as per specific instructions.
• Log all incoming mail and maintain all medical records according to policy
• Serve as a liaison between front office and other departments.
• Assists front office department, as needed
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

What This Job Offers

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