Clerk Receptionist - CommonSpirit Health : Job Details

The posted compensation range of $24.00 - $29.90 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian's beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health's Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

Major responsibilities are listed, however, at any time the Clerk Receptionist may be assigned other duties. The major duties are as follows: Handle incoming calls and direct them as necessary. Register and pre-register outpatient Imaging Services exams. Ensure insurance authorizations have been obtained for Imaging Service exams when needed. Schedule Imaging Service appointments, coordinating exams as necessary. Inform and educate patients on preparations for scheduled exams. Enter Order using the Meditech system. Take payments and set up payment contracts when necessary. Copy and distribute cardiovascular reports. Gather adequate information for the process to release films and reports.

• Previous clerical experience in a medical setting, including telephone and typing skills, or other medical billing experience preferred.
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with fellow staff members, physicians and patients.
• Ability to handle multiple calls in the order that they were received.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to type accurately at a moderate pace.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology with the ability to ensure that diagnosis correlates with the exam requested.
• Ability to pay attention to detail during frequent interruptions.
• Ability to stay calm and positive in stressful situations.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit