We are looking for a friendly and efficient Medical Receptionist to join our team in Santa Cruz, California. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth front-office operations and delivering excellent patient care. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, an attentive demeanor, and a commitment to providing outstanding service in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities: • Greet patients and visitors with a welcoming attitude, ensuring a positive first impression. • Schedule and manage patient appointments using Google Calendar and other tools. • Handle patient check-ins and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately. • Respond to phone calls and inquiries, providing information and routing messages as needed. • Maintain the reception area, ensuring it is clean, organized, and orderly. • Assist with basic clerical tasks, including data entry and record-keeping. • Coordinate with medical staff to facilitate seamless office operations. • Utilize basic medical terminology to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers. • Ensure confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations when handling patient information. • Support additional administrative tasks as needed to ensure the efficiency of the office.

• Minimum of one year of clerical experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. • Proficiency in Google Calendar and Microsoft Word. • Strong interpersonal skills and a pleasant demeanor when interacting with patients. • Highly reliable with excellent organizational and time-management abilities. • Familiarity with basic medical terminology is preferred. • High school diploma or equivalent education required. • Ability to adhere to a business casual dress code (no jeans or sneakers). • Comfortable working part-time hours across a flexible weekday schedule.

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Santa Cruz, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a friendly and efficient Medical Receptionist to join our team in Santa Cruz, California. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth front-office operations and delivering excellent patient care. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, an attentive demeanor, and a commitment to providing outstanding service in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities: • Greet patients and visitors with a welcoming attitude, ensuring a positive first impression. • Schedule and manage patient appointments using Google Calendar and other tools. • Handle patient check-ins and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately. • Respond to phone calls and inquiries, providing information and routing messages as needed. • Maintain the reception area, ensuring it is clean, organized, and orderly. • Assist with basic clerical tasks, including data entry and record-keeping. • Coordinate with medical staff to facilitate seamless office operations. • Utilize basic medical terminology to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers. • Ensure confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations when handling patient information. • Support additional administrative tasks as needed to ensure the efficiency of the office.
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