Part-Time Bilingual Receptionist/Office Assistant in Watsonville

Freedom Acupuncture, a premier destination for holistic healing and well-being in Watsonville, is looking for a part-time bilingual receptionist to manage front-desk operations. The schedule is 8:45 AM-12:45 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, and . This is a great opportunity for a recent college grad, or college student with free afternoons, or someone looking for another side gig.

This is an onsite position performed in a peaceful and relaxing acupuncture office environment located on the first floor of an office complex.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage and schedule appointments.
• Assist owner with insurance billing related tasks, including verifying patients’ insurance benefits and researching unpaid claims.
• Manage and schedule use of office space by other practitioners and act as the primary point of contact.
• Handle business-related phone calls and correspondence (email, letters, packages, etc.).
• Track inventory and replace office supplies as necessary.
• Perform physical turnaround of rooms between clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
• Tech-savvy with a strong problem-solving mindset to address technological challenges effectively.
• Operation of standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, and proficiency with software such as MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and/or Google Office Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail).
• Excellent customer service skills on the phone, in person and written.
• Medical office experience a plus.
• High school diploma with college degree preferred.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Changing linens and cleaning rooms in between patients, approximately 12 times per day (on average).
• Handling supplies and maneuvering treatment tables on a daily basis.
• Standing or moving between treatment rooms for approximately 50% of each shift.
• Occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Assisting patients with disabilities pre- and post-treatment (e.g. assistance with accessing treatment tables, putting shoes and socks on/taking them off, helping a patient in a wheelchair to maneuver).

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions. All Company practices will be administered without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of FMLA leave, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment. Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.

PAY RANGE

$25.00 to $28.00 per hour

SCHEDULE

8:45 AM to 12:45 PM, Tuesday through Saturday

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28