Medical Office Receptionist - Congress - Family Medicine

Salary: $15.75 - $20.27, depending on experience
Schedule: To be determined, shifts may include 645-345, 830-530, & 1030-730 M-F (set schedule); and every other Sat 745a-4:45p


JOB PURPOSE:
The Medical Office Receptionist (MOR) serves in a clerical role as part of a team providing quality healthcare to El Rio Health patients. In this role, the MOR provides clerical and operational support of clinical operations for El Rio Health at a location assigned by management. The scope of responsibility for a Medical Office Receptionist employee is limited and will adhere to the Policies and Procedures of El Rio Health. An employee in this position routinely works with general supervision and review, and any work problems involving departures from standard policies, interpretations, or procedures are reviewed with the supervisor for resolution.

The primary goal of the El Rio Health Medical Office Receptionist is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:
• Performs and/or completes all clerical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments for a Medical Office Receptionist within reasonable time frames while meeting established rates of performance for the position; ensuring the highest standards of excellence and the lowest error rates in performing assigned duties.
• Maintains proficient skill levels that meet defined performance expectations for a Medical Office Receptionist, as evidenced by successful completion of competency skills evaluations for this position on an annual basis.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures to include, but not limited to: work areas, workstations, hand washing, etc. as required for a Medical Office Receptionist
• Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards for a Medical Office Receptionist.
• Maintains patient confidentiality by controlling the environment and information being disclosed to authorized individuals ensuring HIPAA and corporate compliance requirements at all times.
• Understands and complies with all organizational Code of Conduct standards, Policies and Procedures, Standing Orders, and Service Excellence requirements (AIDET) at all times with all patients, visitors, and employees.
• Ensures a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately addresses or informs management of safety issues or hazards; adheres to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates at all times a professional attitude and acceptable job performance for all clerical and non-clinical duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments for this position at any El Rio Health location or assignments that supports the operational needs of El Rio Health and as assigned by organizational leadership.
• Prepares and maintains the front desk/reception area for receiving patients, maintaining a clutter-free professional workstation.
• Schedules and manages patient appointments, both in person and by telephone, assists patients at kiosks, while expressing and demonstrating a supportive and positive attitude at all times.
• Notifies back office staff when walk-in patients present needing a medical assessment.

Minimum Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D).
If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:
• Medical Office certification from an accredited technical program or college.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observan