Medical Receptionist Job at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Spokane

Overview

Join to apply for the Medical Receptionist role at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. Join our team as a Medical Receptionist at Unify Community Health, Northeast in Spokane, WA. Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. Our holistic model extends to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Position highlights and essential information:

• Location: Spokane, WA
• Employment type: Full-time
• Compensation: $18.17-$22.26 DOE, with potential for higher for highly experienced candidates
• Health benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx) plus 24/7 telemedicine
• Retirement: Profit sharing & 403(b)
• Paid time off: Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

Mission statement: “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.” We are an equal opportunity employer.

What You’ll Do

• Answers the phone, transfers calls, and takes messages for the clinic
• Greet patients and visitors; maintain patient/visitor log; provide translation services as needed
• Ensure accurate data collection and maintain patient charts; register new patients and update data in the computer
• Schedule patient appointments according to guidelines and time requirements; notify appropriate providers of no-shows and cancellations; adjust schedules for cancellations, new patients, and recalls
• Verify patient insurance eligibility; assist patients with questions regarding insurance plans
• Respond to patient questions in person, by phone, and via patient portal
• May perform routine billing tasks such as posting encounters, processing payments, and generating end-of-day reports
• Review and reconcile cash box receipts daily

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience as a receptionist in a clinic preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, providers, and staff
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare billing
• Basic proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, contact jobs@yvfwc.org

Job Function and Industry

• Job function: Administrative, Customer Service, and General Business
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Public Health

Note: This description consolidates information from multiple postings and reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the Medical Receptionist role. References to other locations and postings are included for context but may be from related roles.