Job Posting
Office Assistant/Receptionist (Specialty Clinic) (Part-Time) - Specialty Clinic
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Description
- Interacts professionally with physicians, patients/family and others.
- Responds to inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.
- Obtains licensed nurse when family requests communication regarding patient’s condition, beyond the unit secretary’s scope of practice.
- Orders office supplies and printing as required.
- Computes and reports monthly statistics to Specialty Clinic Director and Accounting.
- Answers telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to appropriate personnel.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with coworkers for the patient’s benefit.
- Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivates.
- Organization and management of secretary’s activities reflects due consideration for the needs of the department and staff.
- Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgement within the secretary’s scope of practice.
- Obtains co-pays.
- Maintains schedule for each clinic according to each clinic’s protocol.
- Obtains co-pays for physicians; copies ID and insurance information for physicians and hospital.
- Accesses Meditech system as required for clinic purposes including accessing patient records for physicians; accesses the PACs system for physicians as required.
- Accesses Kronos system for timekeeping.
- Supervises and orients new office personnel; assists in orientation of clinical personnel where duties may overlap.
- Strives for efficiency; performs duties with emphasis on quality and cost containment
Skills/Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Associate’s degree preferred
- At least one-year medical office experience preferred
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Loan Repayment: AVRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- Identity Theft benefits
- Gym membership discount
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Additional Information
Position Type : Part Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $15.00 - $21.79 per/hour
Ref Code: 4121.060007.005
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
Assistant, Secretary, Medical Office, Clerical |
