Shift Lead, Medical Receptionist

Shift Lead

The Shift Lead role is in addition to the core functional medical receptionist role. When needed, the Shift Lead will engage in handling all operationally related managerial tasks (managing flow; answering patient inquiries, etc) and will be able to close/open the site with related procedures.

The Shift Lead is responsible for:

• Assist on coverage when Practice Manager and Office Supervisor are away for a period of time
• Being able to complete shifts at other sites outside of the usual home site
• Opening and closing procedures

Duties and responsibilitiesThe primary duties and responsibilities of a shift lead are:

• Key holder for opening or closing site
• Preparation and completion of all tasks needed to open or close a shift
• Assisting/managing patient flow; reporting to manager if surges occur
• Monitoring/responsible for site upkeep and cleanliness during shifts
• Assisting physicians in facilitating stat orders
• Escalate any operational and/or HR related issues to management as it occurs while covering a shift
• Completion of items on the operational redbook/managers checklists
• Assist all staff on workflow
• Assist in getting coverage for scheduling holes if the need arises/known during the shift
• May be required to complete shifts at other sites outside of home site
• Provides training to new hires and auditing charts in partnership with management

Qualifications

• A High School Degree or GED
• Happy, welcoming, and can-do attitude with patients and coworkers
• 1 year of lead experience in any industry
• Experience working in any high-volume/high-intensity service industry (e.g., hospitality, restaurant, hospital, medical office or retail environment) preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and a team player
• Computer Proficiency and superior keyboarding skills (approximately 55 wpm)
• Flexible/adaptable nature to work in a continuously evolving environment
• Passion for helping others in a healthcare environment
• Ability to effectively interact with physicians, patients and other staff members
• Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on site location.

Pay Range: $19.75 - $22.00 per hour