Medical Receptionist – Russian Fluency Required

Community Health Care is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our team! Community Health Care is a private, non-profit organization created in 1987 in the Great Tacoma area with five medical, one urgent care and three dental clinics. Our mission is to provide the highest quality health care with compassionate and accessible service for all!

This Position is responsible for all tasks at the front desk to include; reception, schedule appointments, check in patients, obtain billing information, provide patient account assistance and maintain electronic medical records.

We offer a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Continuing Education and Retirement Contributions!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Schedules appointments; maintains appointments books

2. Calls to remind patients of appointments, assists patients with appointment times, times of operation

and other information

3. Greets and reassures patients

4. Assists patients filling out information for registration, letters, medical records, insurance forms, interclinic

communication

5. Checks current patient information regarding address, phone number, change in insurance status

6. Advises patients of status regarding waiting time to see provider

7. In absence of outreach Worker, provides medical assistance information and forms to patients if

identified with a fee code

8. Uses standard office equipment, e.g. copier, 10 key, fax, Envoy/credit card and computer

9. Files charts, cards and reports

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:Education:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent

2. Graduation from an accredited, state approved Administrative Medical/Medical Receptionist program or equivalent training or experience, including medical terminology.

3. At least 1 year previous experience in medical reception work

Preferred:
1. Experience in community health care setting

2. Bilingual capacity

3. Receptionist/customer service experience

4. Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions