Front Office Receptionist - Hospital - FT

Receptionist/Front Desk, hospital registration, Full-time, 40-hours per week, office hours typically 08:00am-04:30-pm, Monday-Friday, must be able to work a flexible schedule, as needed.  Non-Exempt, Union, Hourly

Position Summary:

Responsible to provide a variety of clerical services to support day-to-day operations of the department. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, admitting patients, act as cashier, accepting payments for procedures and supplies. Pulling and filing charts, as well as completing proper paperwork for those charts. Answering phones, faxing & copying paperwork, scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate accounting of clinic.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current CPR certification preferred or must obtain within 30 days of hire.

Experience:
Prior clerical experience in a medical setting preferred. Experience with Microsoft Suite computer software (Excel, Word, Outlook), preferred.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

Capable of performing duties as assigned. Must be able to quickly learn skill sets necessary to perform clinical duties. Ability to communicate well with the public. Able to work effectively with team members and use tact and discretion in dealing with varying job situations. Able to maintain strict confidentiality. Able to deliver patient care under physician supervision and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in operating business office computer programs. Adheres to established hospital policies and procedures.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.