OUTPATIENT CLINIC OFFICE ASSISTANT

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OUTPATIENT CLINIC OFFICE ASSISTANT

Department BHS Outpatient Services Location Carson City, NV, United States Schedule- Shift - Hours PRN Date Posted Nov 18, 2025

Description

Carson City, NV | Per Diem US:NV:Carson City BHS Outpatient Services

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

Provides complex secretarial work of an administrative nature. Provides assistance to the department coordinator in administrative areas. Works with minimal instruction or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with members of the health care team, patients, and visitors using oral and written means. The use of appropriate and courteous communication must be maintained 100% of the time
• Maintains management of practitioner's daily, weekly, and monthly calendar
• Greets patients in a courteous, helpful way and informs practitioner of patient's arrival
• Arranges for efficient and orderly admission/registration of patients
• Obtains prior authorization from patients insurance company when required
• Ensures accurate and complete personal and financial history is obtained on each patient/guarantor
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Maintain the confidentiality of the patient record
• Understands the hospital financial policy, Conditions of Admission, and Release of Information and explains this to patients
• Is able to review financial and patient history on a specific account and make corrections to the account if necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year experience, in an acute care setting, with record maintenance, reception, telephone skills, and written communication
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Within 6 months of hire completes the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training course

Preferred

• Prior billing, collection, and scheduling experience

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription