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JOB DESCRIPTION ORGANIZATION: POSITION TITLE:Reception/Appointment Clerk. SUMMARY The Reception/Appointment Clerk will accurately perform activities related to the smooth functioning of the Patient Access Support Services Department. He/She is responsible for greeting patients in a friendly and professional manner and helping them to receive the services they need. For patients with appointments, duties include completing initial registration, updating demographic and insurance information at every encounter, generating encounter forms, and alerting clinical staff that the patient is ready. For patients without appointments, ensure that they are able to speak with appropriate clinical staff. He/She is also responsible for answering telephones, taking accurate and complete messages, and helping callers to get the correct information they need. He/She is responsible for making telephone and in-person appointments for patients. QUALIFICATION Bi-lingual in Spanish/Khmer and English preferred. High School Graduate or equivalent History of good attendance and positive work attitude Detail-oriented and thorough. Ability to communicate effectively with patients of diverse ethnicity. Pleasant telephone manner; good memory and patience. Ability to be courteous, efficient, effective, and patient under hectic circumstances. EXPERIENCE Previous receptionist and/or secretarial assistant experience in a medical practice setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Up to date immunizations and annual TB testing is required. Annual flu immunization is strongly recommended. All necessary vaccines are available at no charge at the health center. Results of inquiry to Criminal Offender Record Investigation (CORI) must be acceptable under health center standards. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Respect and maintain patient confidentiality in all aspects of care including use of electronic health information. 2. Treat all patients and fellow staff in a welcoming and professional manner. 3. Demonstrate professionalism by appropriate attire, attendance, attitude and behavior within the department setting. 4. Contribute to the team effort by supporting all team members and maintaining an open and positive attitude. 5. Welcome new employees and students to the team by assisting with their orientation to the team and mentoring them, as requested. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 1. Schedule appointments via online scheduling system. 2. Verify and update demographic and insurance data in the computer. 3. Greet and process patients, with an emphasis on positive customer service. 4. Cross-cover other departmental receptionists as necessary. 5. Answer phones, take accurate complete messages, and deliver promptly. 6. Translate for providers/patients as needed. 7. Assist patients with insurance problems/questions with the assistance of enrollment staff Continually monitor appointment schedule, acknowledge appointments, and change appointment status for cancels 8. Monitor Waiting Room to insure patients are being taken care of in a timely manner. 9. Welcome new receptionists/appt. clerks to the team by assisting with their orientation to the team and mentoring them as requested 10. Other duties deemed necessary or appropriate by Supervisor in order to ensure efficient flow of patients through the health center 11. Attends monthly department meetings. CUSTOMER SERVICE 1. Demonstrates an understanding of customer service principles by successfully completing on-line Customer Service training and ACES Training. 2. Utilizes the principles of customer service when interacting with patients/clients, team members and staff from other departments. 3. Appropriately handles or?seeks?support?when?customer service breakdowns occur. CULTURAL COMPETENCE 1. Demonstrates knowledge of?culture by successfully completing the on-line?training on?Cultural Competence. ?