Bilingual Receptionist/Front Desk (Full-time/Part-time: Spanish

Job Description

Salary: $20-$30

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and patients in a timely and friendly manner

Answer telephones and relay messages

Manage the flow of patients by informing the appropriate personnel about the schedule of arrivals of delays of clients

Communicate with the medical personnel and patients regarding essential matters, including changes in schedule, clearly and efficiently

Keep a tidy and organized work station to make sure guests satisfaction and comfort

Maintain privacy of patients; assure patient confidentiality at all times

Assist patients with completion of documents (as needed)

Relay information to patients regarding preparation for laboratory tests and examinations

Accurately type routine correspondence and reports using personal computer

Communicate necessary information with office personnel regarding patients

Follow patient processing procedure

Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism

Strong attention to detail

Ability to maintain professional judgment

Ability to react calmly, professionally and effectively in stressful or emergency situations

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to multitask, manage and organize efficiently and effectively

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Can speak the language of both Spanish and English excellently

Prior office experience

Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus

CPR certified is a plus

Amenable to work in our Bakersfield Office

Address:

Bakersfield:

Balboa Blvd. Suite 11191316Encino, California

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged period of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. The office has fluorescent lighting

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

The Front Office Personnel is the initial point of interaction with our patients, either personally or by telephone. The front office medical receptionist will receive the patient in a friendly manner and provide or direct them to the appropriate services required within the organization. Scheduling appointments, assisting the patients with paperwork and working with others in a team environment are necessary.

Full-time