Medical Receptionist - Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic

Medical ReceptionistAt MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.This per diem Medical Receptionist position would primarily support our Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic in Gig Harbor, but would also allow you to pick up additional shifts and support our Pediatric Urgent Care Clinics in Tacoma at James Center and in Olympia.Position SummaryThe Medical Receptionist is the first in-person point of contact for a patient on behalf of the medical practice. They are responsible for all aspects of front office duties assigned by a clinic. Duties include variations of, receptionist duties—greeting patients, answering phones and directing calls, assisting patients/families; scheduling, registration, charge entry, payment posting, batch balancing, cash reconciliation/balancing, operating several types of basic office equipment, etc. This is an intermediate level position requiring excellent customer service skills. It is highly visible, requiring discretion, good judgment, a pleasant and professional manner and articulate phone voice. Internal and external contacts include patients, families, co-workers, physicians and the general public.RequirementsPost high school office procedures preferredMinimum one (1) year of clerical and/or receptionist experience; or six (6) months in a medical settingCustomer service experienceDegree or relevant Certificate (e.g., Medical Office Assistant, Medical Assistant, Health Unit Coordinator) may be substituted for experiencePay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $21.68 - $31.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.