Opelousas General Health System · 1 day ago
Receptionist - Rural Health Clinic
Opelousas, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOpelousas General Health System is seeking a Receptionist for their Rural Health Clinic. The Receptionist will be responsible for managing incoming calls, greeting patients, handling paperwork, and coordinating appointment confirmations, while ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for patients.
Health CareHospitalService Industry
Responsibilities
Greets callers in a friendly, cheerful and professional manner; determines their needs and responds accordingly
Utilizes professional telephone etiquette with all callers; answers incoming calls by the third ring
Instructs all emergency callers to dial 911; notifies patient’s nurse
Collects over-the-counter money for co-pays/co-ins, deductibles, outstanding balances
Receives and distributes all voice mail and other messages timely
Routes calls appropriately in accordance with guidelines
Takes complete and accurate messages
Maintains call schedule and notifies Manager
Assists with patient appointment reminder calls as needed
Acts as patient relations representative by answering patient inquiries within the limits of knowledge and medical practice policies
Creates new patient accounts and charts as needed
Updates patient demographic and insurance information in accounts
Follows confidentiality and security rules when providing patient information
Distributes mail to specified recipients
Reports telephone system or telephone line problems immediately to manager
Adheres to OSHA guidelines and participate in safety program
Performs any other services deemed reasonable by physician or manager
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED required
Receptionist in physician office
Preferred
CPR preferred
EMR experience preferred
Company
Opelousas General Health System
Opelousas General Health System is a 286-bed full service medical center.
Founded in 1957
501-1000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ginger Mouton, RHIA, CHC
Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer
Tim Marks
Chief Population Health & Clinical Integration Officer
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