Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Clinic Receptionist

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 12

Full-time$16.65 - $21.92In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Post-secondary courses in medical terminology, word processing, and/or healthcare business are preferred.
Experience in a medical office setting or as an Admitting Clerk within the last three years is preferred.
Prior experience with an electronic medical record system is preferred.
Regular attendance is required to perform the essential functions of the position.
The employee must meet ongoing competency requirements and maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform role-specific functions within scope.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and visitors, determine the purpose of their calls or visits, and direct calls and visitors to appropriate staff.
Complete prompt and accurate registration for applicable patients upon arrival.
Collect payments at the time of service and ensure provider-based billing requirements are met.
Obtain insurance pre-authorizations and benefits as needed.
Complete insurance verification, Medicare Secondary Payer, and Advanced Beneficiary Notice processes as appropriate.
Schedule, confirm, cancel, and reschedule appointments.
Complete charts thoroughly for upcoming patient visits.
Use all electronic medical record features necessary for the position competently and efficiently.
Perform clerical tasks, including filing, data entry and verification, and ordering supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Post-secondary courses in medical terminology, word processing, and/or healthcare business.
Experience in a medical office setting or as an Admitting Clerk within the last three years.
Prior experience with an electronic medical record system.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Compensation:

Salary Range: $16.65 - $21.92





Union Position:

Yes



Department Details

Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson is seeking a personable, detail-oriented Clinic Receptionist to join our team.

We offer a small clinic setting, an experienced team, a desirable Monday-Friday schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to work in a patient-centered environment, we’d love to connect with you!

Position Details:

Union: AFSCME
Internal Posting Timeline: Monday, November 9, 2026 - Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9:30am
Shift Length(s): 8 or 9 hours
Start Time(s): 7:30am, 8:30am, or as assigned
Overtime Status: 12+ hours in 1 day or 40+ hours in 1 work week

Summary

The Clinic Receptionist greets patients and visitors, determines the nature and purpose of visits, and assists with check-in, paperwork collection, data entry, and appointment scheduling.

Job Description

Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them, ascertaining the purpose of calls or visits, and directing calls and visitors to the appropriate staff. Completes prompt and accurate registration for applicable patients upon their arrival. Collects payments at the time of service and assures that provider-based billing requirements are met. Obtains insurance pre-authorizations and benefits as needed. Completes insurance verification, Medicare Secondary Payer, and Advanced Beneficiary Notice as appropriate. Schedules, confirms, cancels, and reschedules appointments. Thoroughly completes charts for all upcoming patient visits. Competently and efficiently utilizes all features of the EMR necessary for the position. Performs clerical tasks such as filing, data entry and verification, and ordering supplies. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Post secondary courses in medical terminology, word processing and/or healthcare business preferred.

Experience in medical office setting or as Admitting Clerk within the last 3 years preferred. Prior experience with EMR preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [email protected].

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1894

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