Front Desk Receptionist
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a professional, high-energy, and customer-focused Front Desk Receptionist to join our growing occupational medicine practice. This role is critical to creating a positive first impression and ensuring smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and thrives under pressure. Strong communication skills, punctuality, and consistent attendance are essential. This position requires a proactive team player who is eager to learn, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining exceptional patient service.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Greet and check in patients, employers, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, in person and by phone
- Answer, screen, and route incoming calls; respond to patient and employer inquiries or direct them appropriately
- Schedule and manage patient appointments efficiently to optimize provider time and clinic flow
- Notify clinical staff of patient arrivals and communicate delays or schedule changes as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
- Collect, verify, and update patient demographic, insurance, and financial information
- Ensure accurate filing, retrieval, and confidentiality of medical records and documentation
- Monitor clinic supplies and front office inventory; anticipate needs and coordinate ordering and receipt
- Follow clinic policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including HIPAA confidentiality requirements
- Assist with administrative and operational tasks as assigned to support clinic efficiency
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to support patient care and overall team success
Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong multitasking and time-management abilities in a fast-paced setting
- Professional phone etiquette and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
- Proficiency with basic computer systems, scheduling software, and word processing
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a medical receptionist preferred
- Experience in occupational medicine or workers’ compensation strongly preferred
Work Environment & Expectations
- Fast-paced, patient-focused occupational health clinic
- High volume of patient interaction and administrative coordination
- Consistent attendance, punctuality, and professionalism are essential
HOW TO APPLY:
Visit our website at https://proactivework.com/ and click on \'Join Our Team\' tab and then the ‘Job Listings’ tab and apply with your resume.