Lead Receptionist

Compensation

Salary Range: $24.50 - $26.00 / hour

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To provide and promote the rapid and efficient operation of the clinic as Lead Receptionist performing clerical duties in an efficient safe manner to expedite patient care. Strives to improve patient experience and patient satisfaction. Responsible for training front office staff and holds staff accountable to a high standard regarding patient experience patient satisfaction and quality.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Six (6) months experience in a receptionist or administrative support capacity
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred:

• Previous front office medical reception experience
• Previous lead or supervisor experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Bilingual in Spanish

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades placing Community Memorial Hospital Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned not-for-profit organization. As such we are not backed by a corporate or government entity nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on and answer to the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal comfort and promote health for the communities we serve Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. Thats why we provide competitive benefits along with great career choices training and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your familys health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO) Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home Retail Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging support and connection to their work in our community.

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

Required Experience:

Junior IC