Receptionist, Healthcare

POSITION: RECEPTIONIST

DEPARTMENT: RURAL HEALTH

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

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Under the direction of the Rural Health Director you are responsible for obtaining required information, admitting patients, and making appointments for patients in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures directed by your supervisor.

Responsible to:
Rural Health Director

Positions Directly Supervised:
None

Regular Contact with:
All Rural Health personnel, Physicians, and the public.

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience: Desired, but not required. 2 years of clerical experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and write effectively
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively when completing several tasks at once
• Strong organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information
• Strong customer service skills
• Familiar with medical terminology
• Proficient with computers and ability to learn computer software

• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Position self to maintain files in file cabinets
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as computer printers, scanner, etc.
• Ability to observe details at close range
• Occasionally assist patients such as pushing, pulling, transferring, etc. up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move boxes, equipment, etc. up to 10 pounds across the office for various needs

Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.