Job Title:
Clinic Receptionist
Job Description Summary:
The Receptionist greets and welcomes patients and visitors to the clinic, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor. They are responsible for managing the front desk responsibilities including maintaining patient flow; scheduling appointments; appropriately handling phone calls; validating insurance eligibility; entering demographics, insurance, and other pertinent information in the Electronic Health Record and other various systems; and determining and collecting time of service payments and/or past due balances at the time of appointment.
Hours:
PRN
Scheduled as needed
Job Duties:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Performs patient check-in at the time of visit and completes all steps necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and in compliance with all clinic and regulatory policies.
Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately.
Schedule appointments according to office guidelines.
Obtain accurate patient and insurance information, collecting copays (TOS) and deductible amounts.
Copy/scan patient access related hardcopy materials (e.g. ID, referrals, insurance cards, etc.) into the correct location in the electronic medical record.
General Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.
Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.
Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality when dealing with patient information.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System’s circle of care.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification (or obtain within 3 months)
- Completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served (or obtain within 3 months)
- Ability to read, write, understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues
- Maintain confidentiality when handling patient information (HIPAA compliance)
- Ability to enter demographics, insurance, and other patient information into an Electronic Health Record
- Collect copays, deductibles, and past-due balances at time of service
- Professional personal presence demonstrating honesty, integrity, and caring aligned with organizational mission
What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
