Medical Receptionist (28686)

Job DetailsJob Location: Richland Medical - Yuba City, CA 95991Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $26.25 - $35.43 HourlyWhy work for Ampla Health?   28686 Ampla Health provides the individuals and communities we serve with high quality, comprehensive, community health care that is accessible to all and culturally and linguistically appropriate. Great Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision 4 weeks paid time off to start. 9 paid holidays 401k and profit sharing Full time, Monday to Friday Great work/home life balance Medical Receptionist – Ampla Health Join Ampla Health as a Medical Receptionist, where you'll be the first point of contact for patients—ensuring a positive experience both in person and over the phone. You'll manage front desk operations, verify coverage, and support administrative tasks that keep our clinic running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: Greet patients, manage incoming calls, and schedule appointments Complete patient registration and update Electronic Health Records (EHR) Verify insurance coverage, co-pays, and patient eligibility Collect and post payments; reconcile daily cash transactions Maintain daily schedules and front desk inventory Support daily clinic operations and administrative needs Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required Medical Assistant certification required Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word; able to type 40+ WPM Experience with payment collection and insurance verification Bilingual (Spanish, Punjabi, or Hmong) preferred Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills Working Conditions: Fast-paced clinic environment Able to lift 40 lbs and push 100 lbs on wheels Frequent standing, bending, and reaching Exposure to infectious diseases possible Why Ampla Health? Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering respectful, high-quality, and accessible healthcare to diverse communities.   QualificationsQUALITIES &CHARACTERISTICS 1) Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors 2) Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions 3) Strives to learn more and is receptive to new challenges and opportunities 4) Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABLITIES 1) High School Diploma or GED required 2) Ability to use Microsoft Word for basic correspondence 3) Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM 4) Must be able to use a calculator 5) Bilingual (English/Spanish) (English/Punjabi) (English/Hmong) preferred but not required 6) Ability to adapt to specific environment and duties 7) Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols 8) Medical Assistant required COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 1) Must have neat and legible handwriting 2) Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly 3) Ability to communicate well with the public WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work well with patients in a generally comfortable office environment. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:  1) Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff on telephone and those who are served in person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff 2) Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels) 3) Must have vision which is adequate to read memo’s, computer screen, registration forms and other clinic documents 4) Must have high manual dexterity 5) Able to reach above shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn 6) May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases