Receptionist

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice!  This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: (shift varies), 18-20 hours per week | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for checking in patients with responsibilities generally including obtaining necessary personal and financial data.  Posts payments received, prepare deposits and balances records.  Answers phone and schedules appointments.  Must display appropriate customer service skills at all times.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Prior medical office experience preferred.

License/Certifications: None.

Language Skills: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Other Skills:

• Proficient in operating a computer.
• Knowledgeable in skills of patient/guest relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates operations of front office.
2. Greets patients in a warm manner.                                                                        
3. Scanning into patient charts (electronic medical record), answers telephone, transferring calls and or taking accurate messages.
4. Schedules appointment and makes referral appointments.
5. Check in patients, help patients to complete necessary registration and medical history forms, and insurance information to make chart. 
6. Accurately post charges and payments.
7. Accurately code diagnosis.
8. Balances cash drawer according to AMH procedures.
9. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and telephone skills.
10. Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
11. Assist with other duties as assigned.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.