Front Desk Receptionist - Urgent Care (Bilingual Chinese)
Astrana Health · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$21–$24/hrFull-time
Department: Clinic Operations • Location: Los Angeles County, CA
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated, full-time Front Desk professional fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin to assist our Los Angeles Urgent Care Centers. This role reports to the Office Manager and supports cross-coverage across multiple urgent care locations throughout Los Angeles.
Our values:
- Put Patients First
- Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
- Operate with Integrity & Excellence
- Be Innovative
- Work As One Team
Responsibilities
- Greet people entering the office, answer questions, provide directions, and explain the check-in procedure.
- Manage a multiple-line phone system by addressing caller concerns, routing calls, and taking messages for healthcare providers.
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person, via telephone, and email.
- Maintain the reception area, keeping it clean and free of clutter.
- Submit treatment authorization requests.
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
- Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient, physician, and pharmacy calls.
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements
- Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) required.
- Prior experience in a medical front desk or healthcare administrative role preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with scheduling software and basic computer applications.
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload while remaining flexible.
- Highly motivated and able to work with multiple teams simultaneously.
- May be required to work overtime to meet tight deadlines.
Schedule
- Full-time position requiring 66–80 hours per biweekly pay period.
- Clinic hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–9:00 PM, Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Expectation to work one weekend per pay period.
- Weekday shifts: 12 hours; weekend shifts: 8 hours.
- In-person work structure with daily onsite presence required.
- Cross-coverage required across all clinic locations:
- 101 Wheeler Ave, Suite B, Arcadia, CA 91006
- 18605 E. Gale Ave. #168, City of Industry, CA 91748
- 120 W. Hellman Ave Suite 101, Monterey Park, CA 91754
- 3564 Santa Anita Ave., Unit A, El Monte, CA 91731
Pay
National target pay range for this role is $21.00 – $24.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, experience, and other job-related factors.