Medical Secretary / Receptionist

Exciting Opportunity: Medical Secretary/Receptionist

Location: Hays Office
Pay: $17.61 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time; In-Person
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Why You Should Apply:

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and supporting healthcare professionals? Do you have experience in a medical office setting or in a receptionist role? If so, we want you to join our team!

As a Medical Secretary/Receptionist at High Plains Mental Health Center, you’ll play a key role in supporting our medical and nursing staff while ensuring our clients receive the highest level of care.

What You’ll Do:

• Schedule patient appointments, including rescheduling, cancellations, and back-filling.
• Handle telephone calls for physicians and nursing staff, route calls appropriately, and confirm appointments.
• Perform transcription/word processing and data entry for medical assignments.
• Greet and assist clients and the public in a professional and courteous manner as the receptionist for physicians and nurses.
• Process mail, copy documents, and distribute reports as requested.
• Manage correspondence regarding appointments for medical staff (cancellation, confirmation, and intake letters).
• Handle incoming and outgoing faxes.
• Provide reception coverage for other locations as assigned, including Monday evening rotation and Thursday Board Meeting coverage.
• Foster effective working relationships with all employees and support the mission of the center.

Qualifications:

• Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience performing secretary/receptionist duties, including transcription.
• General office and computer skills required.
• Competency in the use of technology, including computers, various software applications, printers, scanners, and telephones.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to work with technology and equipment.
• Must be able to accept supervision and utilize feedback for work performance improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions.
• Play a vital role in supporting the mental health community and making a positive impact on the lives of others.
• Enjoy a friendly and professional work environment with opportunities for growth.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $17.61 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance through state employee health plan (SEHP)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Extended Illness Time
  • 403(b) plan
  • KPERS Retirement plan
  • Supplemental benefits (offered through Aflac)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Holidays
  • Convention funds to obtain CEUs
  • License renewal
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • And more!

Submitting Your Application:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM.

• Minimum requirements include the completion of the 12th grade or its equivalent and two years of experience performing secretary/receptionist duties including transcription.
• General office and computer skills required.
• Must demonstrate competency in the use of technology including computers, various software applications, printers, scanners, telephones, etc.
• Must also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, to include understanding and application of technology (hardware, software, equipment and processes).