Receptionist

Introduction To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Overview For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. Performs routine clerical duties, interacting with clinicians, patients and visitors. Prioritizes assignments and organizes functions to ensure effective office operations. Performs related work as required. Responsibilities Provides information to patients, families and providers. Information is provided on a timely basis and is accurate. Answers phones, greets visitors, handles their inquiries and directs them to the appropriate persons according to their needs. Greet patients and visitors professionally when covering the front desk. Schedule appointments for patients and maintain schedules. Accuracy and knowledge of scheduling. Performs general clerical duties including typing routine correspondence, reports and forms, filing and maintaining files, compiling data for reports and opening and screening mail and routing to appropriate staff member. Reports and correspondence prepared on a timely basis with minimal errors. Accurate data entry. Performs other general office duties as instructed by their supervisor. Flexibility and willingness to accept changes in work assignments. Requirements High School Required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred. Knowledge of other computer software programs also preferred. Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred. Excellent customer service skills required. Must possess basic computer skills. Light billing experience preferred. OHS Fit Test. OHS Annual Assessment. #J-18808-Ljbffr