Medical Office Rep

OverviewDignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation is a multi-specialty clinic with three locations in Grass Valley California. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospital (Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital) we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides primary care for family medicine and internal medicine otolaryngology (ENT) hematology/oncology cardiology general surgery and neurology.ResponsibilitiesAs a Medical Office Representative at our Dignity Health Medical Foundation clinics, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you’ll be the first to greet and prove excellent customer service to our patients, physicians and other visitors. You will be the primary phone contact for incoming calls to the clinic and effectively communicate and distribute all messages.Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. This is the perfect opportunity if you are interested in growing your career in healthcare.Some of your daily activities will include:

Collecting and updating demographics and insurance information

Verification of health plan eligibility

Taking complete and accurate messages

Scheduling mutually acceptable appointment times utilizing an electronic practice management system

Performing other clerical duties as needed and requested to support daily clinic operation goals, bench marks, and quality patient care initiatives per departmental guidelines

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

Six (6) month's experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Office Receptionist preferred; or an equivalent amount of experience in a high-volume customer service role in another industry/environment; or 6 months experience as a Phone Receptionist or Health Information Associate within Dignity Health Medical Foundation.

High School diploma or equivalent

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.

Keyboarding skills and the ability to utilize computer equipment and software are required as is experience with other types of standard office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred.

Experience with multi-line phones/ACD phones preferred. Medical terminology preferred.

This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.Sign On Bonus:We are offering a sign-on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.Pay Range$23.00 - $24.52 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.