MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

Job Description

Maria Parham Health

The Receptionist performs and provides clerical support services.

Operates multiple-call switchboard console and routes calls to the appropriate person or location. Greets vendors, customers, job applicants, and other visitors, and assures that they are escorted to the proper office.

Reports to: Practice Manager

Prepares statistical reports and performs clerical functions such as preparing and sending outgoing mail, distributing incoming mail, maintaining filing systems, entering data and maintaining databases, typing documents and correspondence, photocopying, scanning, and faxing.

Greets visitors and communicates with patients and providers.

Places, answers, and directs phone calls and distributes messages.

Organizes, coordinates, and schedules meetings and appointments.

Keeps office area neat and tidy and monitors and orders office supplies.

Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.

Coordinates work flow and complies records of office activities.

Controls basic accounting functions such as checking invoices, making deposits, and managing petty cash.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Education

Associates Degree Preferred

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Work Experience

1 year of prior secretarial experience preferred

Prior Hospital/ Healthcare Experience Preferred

LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.