Office Assistant Primary Care Clinic
Job in
Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon, 97838, USA
Listed on 2026-01-28
Listing for:
Good Shepherd Health Care System
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office -
Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Hourly Rate:
Starting $19.57 Max: $29.98
The Office Assistant Clinic is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the clinic, ensuring accurate patient scheduling, registration, and documentation in accordance with established guidelines. This position serves as the first point of contact for patients, providing exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone.
Responsibilities- Patient Registration:
Accurately collects and enters patient demographic, insurance, and contact information into the electronic medical record (Epic) at the time of check-in or pre-registration, ensuring accuracy for billing and communication. - Appointment Scheduling:
Schedules, cancels, and reschedules patient appointments—both routine and referral-based—according to practice protocols, using professional and courteous communication in person and by phone. - Chart Preparation & Insurance Verification:
Prepare charts in advance of patient visits, ensuring insurance eligibility is verified, referrals are complete, medical records are available, and all required forms are included and up to date. - Document Scanning & Record Management:
Scans and indexes documents into the electronic health record promptly and accurately, maintaining current and complete patient charts. - Phone & Message Handling:
Answer incoming calls and greet patients in person with professionalism and empathy. Take accurate messages, ensuring all relevant details are documented and routed to the appropriate provider or staff member in a timely manner. - No-Show Documentation:
Accurately records patient appointment no-shows in Epic, following clinic procedures for documentation and follow-up if the primary front desk staff is unavailable. - Customer Service & Patient Interaction:
Provides excellent customer service by adhering to AIDET guidelines (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You). Creates a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and visitors, ensuring clear, compassionate communication at every interaction. - Team Collaboration & Front Office Support:
Provides general assistance across the front office team, including check-in, check-out, scheduling, and other administrative duties as assigned by the Practice Manager. Maintains flexibility in responding to shifting needs and patient volumes. - Confidentiality & Compliance:
Ensures strict patient confidentiality, comply with HIPAA and all clinic policies. Supports the hospital's mission, vision, values, and procedures. - Shift & Schedule Flexibility:
May be required to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, or holidays based on clinic hours and operational needs. Must be adaptable to schedule changes or varying shifts as dictated by patient volume or staffing needs. - Additionally:
The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. - Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Education
- Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Copy of diploma/GED must be provided upon hire. - Preferred: NA
- Required:
- Licenses/ certifications/ registrations
- Required:
None required. - Preferred: NA
- Required:
- Experience
- Required:
Minimum of 1 year in customer service or administrative support role. Basic experience with computers, phone systems, and data entry - Preferred:
Prior experience working in a medical clinic or healthcare setting. Familiarity with electronic medical record systems (Epic preferred). Experience in patient registration, scheduling, or insurance verification
- Required:
- Other Skills
- Proficiency in basic office technology (computers, multi-line phone systems, scanners, fax machines)
- Understanding of insurance verification, billing regulations, and medical terminology
- Knowledge of filing procedures and accurate record documentation
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced, multitasking environment without loss of efficiency
- Personal Traits And Aptitudes
- Demonstrates a positive, tactful, and professional demeanor
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Comfortable working with culturally diverse populations
- Maintains patient…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×