Registration Clerk I

Reports to: Business Office Manager

Qualifications

• High school graduate or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Willing and able to work a flexible and sometimes variable schedule to accommodate the needs of the facility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and reading comprehension.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English required. Must be able to speak, translate, read and write and must pass a pre-employment Spanish exam and be able to demonstrate fluidity in translating, reading and writing.
• One year previous experience in a clinical office setting or completion of recent equivalent job training preferred.
• Must maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor at all times with customers and co-workers.
• Must be able to be cross trained in all Business Office functions within a year of employment.
• Must be able to type 35wpm.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs to include Microsoft Outlook.
• Current CA Driver’s License, valid vehicle insurance, and an available vehicle required.
• Some knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and billing codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient admission and reception functions.
• Serve as back-up to and work as a team with Medical Records Clerk, Clinic Clerk, and telephone operator.