What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
Ensures interaction with member constitutes a compelling customer experience through welcoming, registering, and assisting members.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Welcomes members.
- Assists members by providing general information, or referring to appropriate staff, as necessary.
- Registers members to include: verifying eligibility; updating demographic information; identifying FYIs and special features; coordinating appropriate assistance, and creating new accounts, as needed.
- Initiates the completion of paperwork relating to members visit. Processes paperwork as appropriate.
- Receives funds from members, completes receipts, and properly posts transactions.
- Retrieves, reconciles, and deposits change fund.
- Schedules appointments at the request of members and providers in accordance with established protocol. Informs members of appointment date(s) and gives appropriate pre-appointment instructions, as necessary.
- Receives and screens telephone calls, if necessary, takes messages or forwards calls, as appropriate.
- Returns appropriate calls to members and staff as directed by provider or nursing staff.
- Orders and maintains supplies for the reception area.
- Informs providers or staff of members needing immediate attention. Brings unusual situations to the attention of the appropriate staff.
- Performs other related duties, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Central reception with ASC and Radiology support.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- One (1) year of customer service in an office setting required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of Health Plan coverage types, for example (but not limited to) traditional and deductible products within 6 months of employment.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year of reception experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Current BLS certification preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
