Clinic Assistant Casual

• Organization Health Partners/GHI, Health Partners Enterprise
• Posting Date 01/23/2026, 01:41 PM
• Locations Health Partners Clinic Apple Valley English Ave
• Work Schedule This is an on-call position. Preferred availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week with hours needed between 8:00am-8:15pm. Primarily Monday-Friday daytime but occasional need for weekends and evening coverage.
• Hours Per Week/FTE 0 hrs weekly / 0 FTE
• Union (if applicable) GHI OPEIU Local 12
• Job Shift Day/Evening
• Position Type On-Call/Casual
• Job Category Administrative
• Pay Range $23.34 - $28.21 hourly
• Pay Range Statement Externally hired candidates will begin at the minimum rate stated above and may be eligible to receive additional compensation based on role (e.g. shift differential, bonus, etc.). Internal Local 12 candidates pay will follow the language set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Overtime Eligibility Status Non-Exempt
• Worker Type Employee

Health Partners is hiring for a casual Clinic Assistant at our Apple Valley Clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

High School diploma or GED

Meets one of the following:

• Graduate of a formal training program in medical reception, an equivalent program, or a customer service program
• Two years experience as a medical receptionist
• Two years experience in a customer service position
• One year experience using data look-up and data entry functions on a mainframe or PC based computer system
• One year customer service experience either via telephone or in-person within the last five years
• Demonstrated ability to organize work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Oral and written communications with customers requires adequate speech, vision, and hearing. Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Use of a telephone and computer terminal also requires adequate handwriting and manual dexterity skills.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This position is a vital point of contact for a patient entering the HPMG Clinics. This position facilitates the process of scheduling appointments and has responsibility for accurate collection of current financial and demographic information.

This position directly impacts revenue collection for the medical group.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Customer Service
  • Care for each person as he/she would like to be cared for by:
    Putting the patient first at every opportunity
  • Listening to understand each patient
  • Showing concern for each patient
  • Acting individually and with others to meet each patient’s needs
  • Check-in and Co-pay Administration
  • a. Check in patients in an accurate and professional manner
  • b. Identify and accurately collect co-pays or appropriate fees
  • Use computer-based system to verify patient information
  • Understand and communicate benefit changes to members, or refer to appropriate resource
  • Communicate wait times in a diplomatic manner
  • Direct patients to the appropriate care area
  • Prepare reconciliation report
  • Provide patients with appropriate forms, questionnaires, etc.
  • Computerized Appointment Scheduling for appointments
  • Schedule appointments in an accurate and timely manner according to Advanced Access principles
  • Maintain knowledge of appointment scheduling practices
  • Maintain knowledge of appointment scheduling policies and procedures
• Registration and Verification
  • a. Complete the registration process, including reviewing the registration information for completeness and accuracy and obtain further information, if necessary
  • b. Verify insurance eligibility, if necessary
  • c. Register patients in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
  • d. Identify appropriate account type, e.g., Workers compensation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, etc.
• Specialty Appointment Coordination
• Provide patient with information required to schedule specialty appointments
• Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic
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