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Medical Receptionist

Floyd D Smith MD Internal Medicine
Centralia, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing exceptional customer service while managing a variety of administrative tasks. Your energetic approach will help create a welcoming environment, streamline clinic operations, and ensure accurate handling of medical records and billing processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems, and a passion for supporting patient care.

Duties

  • Greet patients and visitors warmly, ensuring a positive first impression
  • Schedule appointments efficiently using medical scheduling software, which is eClinicalWorks
  • Verify insurance coverage and perform insurance verification to facilitate smooth billing processes
  • Manage patient check-in and check-out procedures with professionalism and accuracy
  • Handle multi-line phone systems with excellent phone etiquette, directing calls appropriately
  • Review and update medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and proper documentation review
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Support clinical staff by preparing care plans and assisting with intake procedures
  • Use computer skills to update patient information in EMR systems such as eClinicalWorks
  • Perform general clerical duties including data entry, typing (10 key typing), filing, and managing office supplies

Skills

  • Proficiency in EMR systems like Epic, eClinicalWorks for documentation management
  • Experience with insurance verification processes
  • Excellent customer service skills combined with professional phone etiquette and communication abilities
  • Ability to handle sensitive health information in accordance with HIPAA standards
  • Bilingual capabilities are highly desirable to serve diverse patient populations effectively
  • Previous medical clinic a MUST; familiarity with medical terminology is a plus!
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation review and office management tasks
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for administrative support tasks
  • Experience working in hospital or healthcare environments is advantageous for understanding care plans and health information management

Join our team as a Medical Receptionist where your enthusiasm for healthcare support will make a meaningful difference! We value energetic professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to delivering outstanding patient service. This paid position offers an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive healthcare setting dedicated to excellence.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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