Summer Internship: Medical Receptionist at Moundville Medical Associates

Applicants must apply with an active, current email and phone number.

Hale County Hospital, Moundville Medical Associates, and Hale County Hospital Clinic are drug-free workplaces. All potential new hires must undergo a drug screening before employment. 

Are you a recent high school graduate interested in the medical field? We’re offering a paid summer internship for a Medical Receptionist position, perfect for someone eager to gain front-office healthcare experience and wanting to strengthen their resume. Interns will learn how to greet patients, schedule appointments, and manage important administrative tasks in a professional medical setting. This is a great opportunity to build communication, organization, and customer service skills. If you’re friendly, dependable, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Moundville Medical Associates (MMA) is owned and operated by Hale County Hospital/ Hale County Healthcare Authority. MMA is located at 40870 AL-69 suite a, Moundville, AL 35474. 

Normal Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. 

Proposed Internship Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

This job description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other work assignments not mentioned.

SUMMARY

The job of a Clinic Receptionist is done for the purpose of greeting, instructing, directing, and scheduling patients and visitors in a clinic setting.  The receptionist will serve as a liaison between the patient and medical support staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Greet patients in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.

2.     Answer telephone, screen, and direct calls take messages, and provide information.

3.     Register patients according to the clinic’s protocol.

4.     Prepare a new patient’s chart with correct information and paperwork.

5.     Balance cash drawer at the end of each business day.

6.     Performing other basic clerical duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Maintains forms and supplies required for front desk activities.

2.     Attends staff and educational meetings.

3.     Adheres to the dress code, attendance, and all other company policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1.     Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.  This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent. 

2.     Excellent telephone manners and etiquette.  Ability to speak clearly and concisely.

3.     Excellent interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1.     Normal for an office environment.

2.     Subject to frequent interruptions.

3.     Normally works in a well-lighted, well-ventilated area.

4.     Must be able to work under the stress and conditions that normally exist in a hospital setting.

5.     Classification Category II – Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues but that may require the performance of Category I tasks unexpectedly or on short notice.