Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital - WaKeeney Clinic is looking for a full-time Clinic Receptionist.

Job Functions

• Responsible for creating appointment reservations (pre-registration & confirmation).
• Responsible for obtaining and verifying insurance & other pertinent information.
• Responsible for obtaining signatures on the Consent authorizations and making sure that the signature is obtained on an annual basis. 
• Provides information to the patient/representative about billing, complaint process, patient rights and office hours. 
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, nurses, coworkers and physicians.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Responsible for collecting co-payment at time of service.
• Refers patient to the Clinic Manager when financial arrangements need to be made.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Releases medical records to the patients and third parties as requested and following correct documentation of such. 

Requirements

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
• Two years clerical experience preferred
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Must show initiative, reliability and stress tolerance

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:

Our application must be completed to be considerefd for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable) to Neva Flax, 320 N. 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to Neva at nflax@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call Neva at (785) 743-2182. Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org

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Salary commensurate with education and experience. We offer a negotiable nationally competitive salary and excellent benefits.

We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.

Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.

For hospital information: www.tclmh.org

For community information: www.tregocountyks.com

TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus