Medical Receptionist - FCHC

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist to work full-time in our clinic. Under leadership of the Department Leader, medical receptionists check patients and visitors in for scheduled and walk-in appointments as well as verify and update necessary information in the medical record.

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital,

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic,

Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility,

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce,

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business,

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy.

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location:  100 E College Ave, Colby, Ks    

Days: Monday through Friday with an occasional ½ day on Saturdays.

Hours: 8 hour days vary between 7am to 6pm, dependent upon departmental needs.

Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete patient registrations, pre-registrations and temporary registrations.
• Update pre-registrations.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Check in patients, verify and update necessary information in the medical record.
• Maintain appointment calendars and follow office scheduling policies.
• Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages, and provide information. 
• Screen visitors and responds to routine requests for information.
• Sort and deliver mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
• Maintain lobby in neat and orderly manner.
• Assist patients with ambulatory difficulties.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

 What You Bring To The Table: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a medical office and a knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a "team" setting
• Able to use ten-key adding machine, possesses computer skills.
• Able to type 45-60 words per minute. 
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely. 
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to sort and file material correctly by alphabetic or numeric system. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Able to follow instructions with a minimum of supervision.

To Be Successful Within Our Organization You Will: 

• Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player. 
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy. 
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability. 
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.         
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Available Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance available

Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked

Provide Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
• Part-time coverage - one-time annual income

Differential and Certification Pay

• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay

Other Benefits

• Paid time off
• On-site child care services
• Funeral leave
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
• The Standard Group Insurance
• Discounted membership rate for MASA
• Many More!

 Visit Us at: https://cmciks.com/

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.  I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program.  Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws. 

 If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460-4842.  Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.