Adult Medicine - Medical Receptionist

DescriptionMedical ReceptionistNon-Exempt, Full Time PositionDepartment: Adult MedicineCompensation: $18.25 - $22.81 an hourSince 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the struggling residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need -- when they need it -- so they may too live a healthier and happier life.Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced, professional Medical Receptionist for a full time opportunity in our Adult Medicine Department. Reporting to the Practice Manager, the Medical Receptionist is the face of our department and provides excellent customer service while managing phone calls, schedules appointments, checking in patients in our busy practice and ensuring patient information is accurate in the electronic health record system.The successful candidate will:Have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experienceHave a high degree of comfort with electronic medical records systems and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and WordDemonstrate superior customer service skillsBe willing to work extended hours as needed, including, with advance notice, some limited evenings and/or weekendsHave proven success handling confidential informationBe comfortable with or be able quickly to learn electronic practice management systemsDemonstrate attention to detail and integrity in processing all forms of patient paymentsBe able to produce high quality work efficiently and in an environment with changing prioritiesHave the willingness and ability to work as part of a team and to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalismCandidates with prior experience working in a multiple provider medical practice or with diverse patient populations are preferred. candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English are strongly preferred.All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off9 Paid HolidaysCompetitive PayEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short Term DisabilityEmployer Paid Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramsWorker's CompensationVarious Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and moreCommunity Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.