Medical Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.

Community Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as well as information so people can learn how to take better care of themselves and their families.

Salary Range : $18.00 - $21.00 / hour The Medical Receptionist welcomes patients to the Health Center and checks all pre-exam requirements including patient information. This person collects co-payment and notifies the clinic that patients have arrived for their appointments. The Receptionist is responsible for the provider’s schedules and ensures that patients and providers are notified accordingly. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Medical Receptionist Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Welcome patients to the Health Center; ensure that all pre-exam information is up to date and accurate before appointments; collect co-payments; make sure that referrals are received.
• Provide schedule support to providers.
• Perform clerical duties as requested.
• Provide information to patients / outside callers.
• Record and deliver messages.
• Answer, screen and route outside calls to the appropriate area or individual.
• Conduct scheduling / reminder / re -scheduling phone calls to patients.

Competencies : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Essential Skills and Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements :

FULL-TIME / PART-TIME Full-Time

POSITION Medical Receptionist

EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt

LOCATION MA, Pittsfield, CHP Berkshire Pediatrics

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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