Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Job Title: Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Location: Rockport, TX 78382 (100% Onsite)
Duration: 05+ Months of contract (Opportunity to be extended or be converted to FT, but NOT Guaranteed)
 
Shift: 1st Shift (Mon - Fri)
 
Job Profile Summary:
The Medical Assistant/ Receptionist receives and correctly routes incoming and outgoing telephone calls and accommodates visitors so that all callers/visitors are attended to promptly, courteously, and accurately. The Medical Assistant/ Receptionist performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically, it works on semi-routine assignments.
 
Responsibilities:

• The Medical Assistant/ Receptionist operates a switchboard or multi-line phone and maintains long distance call logs.
• Takes and distributes accurate messages.
• Greets visitors and determines the nature of their visit, issues visitor passes and maintains visitor logs, alerts appropriate party of visitor arrival or directs visitors to appropriate office, department or employee.
• Responds to routine inquiries from internal or external sources such as the organization's location, hours of operation, phone numbers, and/or email address.
• Additional responsibilities may include miscellaneous administrative activities such as booking meeting rooms, typing, organizing and distributing mail, receiving and sending courier packages.
• Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments.
• Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction.
• Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Medical Assistant exp. and receptionist exp.
• Less than 3 years of technical experience
• High School Diploma
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences