Medical Receptionist/Office Assistant

Southwest Diabetes & Endocrinology Center (Joliet, Illinois/ Munster, Indiana)

• Looking to hire ASAP
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (REQUIRED)
• Full-Time Position
• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Must have Medical Receptionist experience
• Must have means of transportation to clinic sites
• Starting salary $22-25/hour, paid holidays (6 holidays)

Description:

Responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, confirming insurance coverages, obtaining lab records, collecting upfront co-pay and patient remaining balances, scheduling patient appointments and performing other front-desk tasks.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the clinic (Must be able to use office equipment including telephones, computers, fax and copier/scanner machines).
• Must be able to check insurance coverage for patients, and update patient information (address, phone number and payment method etc.).
• Help maintain a professional, clean, safe and welcoming clinic environment for patients.
• Must communicate effectively (orally and written) and in a courteous and professional manner on a regular basis with patients, staff, pharmaceutical representatives and physician.
• Follows management’s policies, procedures and direction.

Education, Skills and Training:

• GED/Highschool/Associate degree (preferred)
• General medical certifications (preferred)
• Excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

**Satisfactory results of background and reference check is a condition of employment in this position.

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Medical Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Experience:

• Patient Customer Service (1 year preferred)
• Medical Receptionist: (1 year preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Endocrinology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical receptionist: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person