Medical Front Desk / Patient Services Representative

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Redwood Coast Medical Services, Inc

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Gualala, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Patient Services Team Member manages daily clinic operations, including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance information. They also handle patient check-in/out processes, collect payments, and maintain accurate records within the electronic health record system.

Qualifications

You have a high school education and previous experience in medical reception or front office support. You are comfortable working with computers and electronic health record systems, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and are committed to providing compassionate service.

Must Have Skills for ATS

electronic health record systems

Job Description

Description

Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is seeking a Front Desk team member to join our mission-driven healthcare team. This role is often the first point of contact for our patients and community members, and plays an important role in ensuring every patient experience is welcoming, organized, and supportive.

If you are someone who enjoys helping people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values community-based healthcare, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Patient Services Team Members support the daily operations of our clinics and help patients navigate their care with compassion and efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

  • Greeting patients and visitors in a warm, professional manner
  • Scheduling patient appointments and managing clinic calendars
  • Registering patients and verifying demographic and insurance information
  • Answering phones and directing calls appropriately
  • Checking patients in and out for appointments
  • Collecting co-pays and processing payments
  • Assisting patients with forms, referrals, and basic care navigation
  • Coordinating with providers, medical assistants, and care teams to support clinic workflow
  • Maintaining accurate patient records within the electronic health record system
  • Supporting patient communication and follow-up scheduling

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate is organized, friendly, and able to multitask while maintaining excellent customer service.

For more information or to apply please visit www.rcms-healthcare.org 

Redwood Coast Medical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. 

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School education.
  • Previous experience in medical reception, patient services, or front office support preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff
  • Comfort working with computers and electronic health record systems
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Commitment to providing compassionate service to patients from diverse backgrounds.

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Redwood Coast Medical Services, Inc

The mission of Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is to provide high quality, family-oriented, community based primary medical and dental care, including a broad range of preventive health services to residents and visitors within the coastal areas of Southern Mendocino and Northern Sonoma Counties. Sonoma-Mendocino coast RCMS is a not-for-profit health center providing a full range of healthcare services at its three clinics located in Gualala and Point Arena. Services are designed to meet identified needs of the community services, are integrated with other existing healthcare services and systems, and are evaluated on a regular basis to assure that community health needs are being met. As a not-for-profit corporation receiving public funds, RCMS provides services to qualified permanent area residents on a sliding fee scale basis, as well as to patients with MediCal and Medicare coverage, private insurance and self pay status. RCMS opened in 1977, incorporated and licensed as a community clinic in 1978 and was designated in 1999 as a Federal Community Health Center 330(e). RCMS is designated by the state as an Interim Stabilization Facility, allowing the clinic to receive ambulance transports.
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