Medical Office Receptionist

Hourly Pay Range :

$18.38 - $26.65 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidates expertise and years of experience among other factors.

Position Highlights :

Position : Medical Office Receptionist

Location : Buffalo Grove IL

Full Time : 40 hours / week

Hours : Monday Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM. Rotating Weekends.

What you will do :

Reporting to the Site Supervisor provides office support including reception scheduling and patient assistance related duties at designated points of service to insure a high-quality level of patient service and satisfaction.

Greets incoming patients and visitors at various points of service within the facility providing congenial and hospitable customer service. Refers patients and visitors to appropriate department or resource. Notifies appropriate resource of patients and visitors arrival in a timely manner. Assures patient demographics and eligibility are correct.

Receives and forwards telephone calls and takes and relays messages per protocol.

Registers new patients and schedules appointments for providers and services. Reschedules appointments and follows up on cancelled and missed appointments.

Collects co pays and balances and makes follow up appointments as necessary.

Responds to patient and visitor questions in a timely and appropriate manner utilizing knowledge of the organizations policies and procedures.

May communicate with other departments team members physician offices the hospital or patients in response to requests for information follow-up or problem resolution.

Performs various clerical duties as needed in assigned work areas. May order supplies for work area open mail etc. Operates standard office machines including computer calculator photocopier fax and credit card terminal.

May assist with medical records and clinical personnel as needed.

Maintains work and waiting areas in a neat and professional manner.

May perform a variety of special projects as assigned.

Adheres to all NCH standards policies and procedures.

What you will need :

Highschool Diploma GED or Higher Education completed

One year of customer service work experience or interaction with the public required.

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Proficient computer skills.

Benefits :

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical Dental and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality vibrant community-connected care serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25000 team members and more than 6000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville) Elmhurst Evanston Glenbrook (Glenview) Highland Park Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information visit .

When you work for Endeavor Health you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to help everyone in our communities be their best.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 18 - 26