Bilingual Front Desk Receptionist

Bilingual Front Desk Receptionist

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking a Bilingual Front Desk Receptionist for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefits-eligible position within its federally qualified community health center, Sheridan Health Services Community Clinic Denver, CO. Receptionists support specific service lines within the clinic (pediatrics, primary care, obstetrics, dental, and behavioral health) but will be cross-trained to work across those areas as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Front Desk Operations (60%): Warmly welcome and promptly check in patients and visitors. Accurately verify and update patient information, ensuring records are current. Efficiently manage incoming calls, schedule appointments, and direct inquiries to the appropriate departments or resources. Notify relevant staff members of patient arrivals in a timely manner. Process insurance verifications and obtain necessary authorizations. Maintain and manage patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Upload all required patient documents and records to the appropriate patient charts.
• Administrative Support (20%): Address patient billing inquiries and efficiently process payment transactions for services provided. Prepare, manage, and distribute correspondence, reports, and other necessary documents. Collect, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail. Provide accurate and clear information about clinic services and policies. Handle patient concerns and complaints with professionalism, escalating issues to appropriate personnel when necessary. Ensure smooth patient flow by coordinating with clinical staff and managing appointment schedules effectively. Process billing, payments, and logging copays using appropriate HER software.
• General Duties (20%): Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area. Monitor inventory levels and request office supplies as needed. Support the implementation and adherence to clinic policies and procedures. Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Adhere to safety, environmental, and infection control protocols. Other duties as assigned.

Site with Opening: Sheridan Health Services Denver, CO

Hiring Organization: University of Colorado

Salary Range: $39,841.00 - $43,831.00

Benefits: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 10/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of general clerical experience. Substitution: College or university course work, appropriate to the work assignment, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing support over the phone and in person to diverse groups of customers. Experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs. Experience working with public and/or private health insurance plans. Experience using an electronic health record system.

Conditions of Employment: Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases. Must be willing and able to pass a sex offender background check. Must be willing and able to work at alternate Sheridan Health Services clinic locations, such as the Family Health Clinic at 3525 W. Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236, and the Youth Health Clinic at 4107 S. Federal Blvd. #B, Sheridan, CO 80110, depending on coverage needs. Must be willing and able to utilize bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversational level in a clinical setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees throughout the workplace. Outstanding customer service skills. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Computer competency with basic Microsoft Office programs. Ability to work flexible schedules with multiple service lines (adult medical, pediatrics, behavioral health, and dentistry). Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality within regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude in a high stress environment. Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Ability to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures to meet deadlines. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, their families, and members of the health care team.