MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST at CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

City of Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reception Services, Electronic Health Records, Customer Service, De-escalation Techniques, Office Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Bilingual Spanish, Phone Triage, Mail Processing, Visitor Management

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description We are Hiring! Job Posting: Medical Receptionist Location: Rochester, NY Department: Administration Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm Salary: $18.00-19.00/hr. As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential, advocate for those in need throughout all stages of life; and work in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and those who are committed to addressing local needs. If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special! General Description Under the supervision of the Intake and Placement Manager, the Medical Receptionist serves as part of the reception and Outpatient Behavioral Health administrative team and is responsible for providing reception services including phone calls, visitor procedures, mail operations, and other general office functions. The Medical Receptionist will provide general reception services at 79 North Clinton. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma-informed care environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides high quality reception services including handling incoming and outgoing calls, welcoming and directing visitors, facilitating mail processing and other general office coordination functions. Provides friendly and helpful assistance to all staff, callers, and visitors. Works in the Client’s Electronic Health Record as required. Coordinates with reception team to ensure all calls are answered live, during business hours. Monitors after hours voice mail inbox and ensure all callers receive a response and follow-up Maintains a customer service mindset and triages caller and visitor needs to ensure all transfers to other staff and programs are timely and responsive. Demonstrates professionalism and compassion to all callers and visitors understating the sensitive nature and crisis needs many people seeking services are facing Maintains a working knowledge of available resources & agencies in the community that can support a variety of client needs. In coordination with facilities staff, ensures safe, clean, and organized and welcoming reception area for all visitors In coordination with security staff, coordinates sign-in and security procedures with consideration of maintaining a trauma informed environment Maintains a calm, client-centered, low-stress environment utilizing de-escalation techniques as needed Coordinates with administrative and program leadership to ensure reception staff have updated staff and program directories Maintains a working knowledge of available programs and resources within CCFCS and the community that can support a variety of client needs. Provides relevant documentation in the event of an incident or other notable event Coordinates general office management duties including monitoring supplies, supply of marketing or informational material, maintenance work orders, and various coordination with other office sites Responsible to work with mail courier and ensure mail handling operations are followed Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops. Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse Other duties as assigned Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory directions and perform other related duties as required. Requirements Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience: At least 2 years of reception or office management role in a medical or health care setting Experience working in an Electronic Health record system Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law. Top Benefits and Perks: Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan Generous time off package and work-life balance Comprehensive benefits package Supportive and collaborative environment Opportunities for growth and development Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives Join us and help make a positive impact on our community! ***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Responsibilities

The Medical Receptionist manages front-desk operations, including handling calls, welcoming visitors, and coordinating mail for the Outpatient Behavioral Health team. They are responsible for maintaining a trauma-informed environment and providing administrative support to program staff.