Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $23.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Accelerated Urgent Care is a rapidly expanding healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality urgent care services to the communities it serves across California. Since its inception in 2012, the company has experienced remarkable growth, doubling in size year after year. With 16 clinics strategically located across 5 regions in California, Accelerated Urgent Care has established itself as a trusted leader in the urgent care space, receiving recognition as Kern County's Top Urgent Care center for six consecutive years. The company's success is driven by its commitment to its core values, including friendliness, competence, respect, teamwork, compassion, hard work, integrity, humility, and dedication. These principles guide every aspect of the organization's operations and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

At Accelerated Urgent Care, the focus extends beyond patient care to the professional growth and development of its employees. The organization takes pride in its supportive environment, encouraging team members to advance their careers from within. Evidence of this commitment is found in the fact that 65 percent of the administration and management teams are composed of individuals promoted internally. The company is passionate about creating opportunities and nurturing talent, making it an excellent workplace for driven individuals seeking to grow alongside a thriving healthcare provider.

The receptionist position at Accelerated Urgent Care offers an essential role within the healthcare setting, functioning as the first point of contact for patients and visitors. This part-time, non-exempt position involves working varied, rotating shifts and requires strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented attitude. Receptionists are tasked with managing patient interactions through various channels, including telephone, face-to-face contact, and email, ensuring that each patient’s experience is welcoming and efficient.

In this role, receptionists handle scheduling duties to facilitate smooth patient flow, use electronic medical record systems such as Experity to manage patient registration, and maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive patient information. The receptionist also supports clinic operations by managing communications, coordinating appointments, providing financial information to patients, and assisting with general administrative tasks. This position demands excellent organizational abilities, computer proficiency, and a warm, pleasant demeanor to create a positive first impression for every patient.

Working at Accelerated Urgent Care provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing healthcare company committed to quality service and employee development. The role is suited for individuals with at least one year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a readiness to work collaboratively in a busy medical office environment. Benefits for this position include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off, supporting the well-being and work-life balance of employees. Overall, the receptionist position at Accelerated Urgent Care is an exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute to exceptional patient care while advancing their career within a reputable healthcare organization.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a medical receptionist/customer service role
  • Knowledge of multi-line phone systems
  • Proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology including electronic recordkeeping
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
  • Demonstrated initiative and strong organizational skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a positive tone and welcoming body language
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
  • Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time, have the manual dexterity to work computer systems and keyboard
  • Must be able to have face-to-face conversations with patients and staff
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a medical receptionist/customer service role
  • Knowledge of multi-line phone systems
  • Proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology including electronic recordkeeping
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
  • Demonstrated initiative and strong organizational skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a positive tone and welcoming body language
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
  • Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment

Job Duties

  • Welcomes all patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors in person or on the telephone
  • Handles all incoming telephone calls from patients, makes appointments and answers general questions and inquiries
  • Uses computer systems to refer to existing patient information or set up new patients in the scheduling tool
  • Maintains registration flow by efficiently moving patients through the process and readying them for clinical staff using Experity
  • Interacts with patients by answering questions, providing information, and keeping the reception area in order
  • After completion of the call and input of the patient information, checks records verifying the details entered and adds any additional notes that may be necessary
  • Explains all current fees and patient financial responsibility and informs the patient of payment required for existing balances due at or before the next appointment
  • Schedules to ensure efficient patient flow based on predetermined appointment availability
  • Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential
  • Follows up with patients when they are a no-show for an appointment and may make calls to patients asking if they were satisfied with the service they received
  • Maintains general filing system and files appropriate correspondence electronically or manually
  • Receives, directs and relays telephone and fax messages
  • Responds to calls efficiently, not putting timesaving before the quality of service
  • Maintains inventories of supplies and provides a list of what is needed to the Team Leader
  • Must be able to cover Medical Reception/Call Center desk as needed
  • Performs other general administrative tasks as directed by the team lead

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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