Front Desk Receptionist (Full Time - Temporary)

Area of Interest: Patient Services

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: General Surgery

Shift: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM

Job ID: 183533

Overview

UnityPoint Cliniic

Experience Specialist/Receptionist

General Surgery Clinic - Downtown

Sioux City, IA

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Full-time + benefits

As an Experience Specialist/Receptionist, you are the first point of contact for patients and visitors, playing a vital role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. You will manage front desk responsibilities while ensuring a smooth and positive experience for everyone who enters the clinic. Your role blends administrative support with exceptional customer service to support the overall efficiency and reputation of our healthcare team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism, creating a welcoming environment

Check patients in and out, verify personal and insurance information, and update records as needed

Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using the clinic's electronic health record (EHR) system

Answer incoming phone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct calls to the appropriate departments

Collect and process payments, issue receipts, and assist with billing questions

Monitor the waiting area to ensure cleanliness, comfort, and an organized flow of traffic

Coordinate with clinical staff to manage patient flow and minimize wait times

Perform general administrative duties such as data entry, filing, faxing, and scanning documents

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of customer service or front desk experience preferred (healthcare setting is a plus)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic proficiency in computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office and scheduling platforms
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing