Medical Office Receptionist(Full Time)

We are seeking a full-time Medical Office Receptionist to join our growing team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Freeville, NY. In addition to excellent pay and benefits, we are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus! This clinic will be relocating to Ithaca in early 2023.

About Us

Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to America’s veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve. Valor Healthcare operates more than 30 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operation of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.

About You

Valor is different because of our people. Our leadership team is comprised of veterans and clinician leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our Nation’s Heroes. Many of our colleagues have veterans in their families or are veterans themselves, resulting in an individual commitment to customer service that is second to none.

Position Summary

The Medical Office Receptionist is typically a PACT team member in the front office reception area. This position schedules clinic appointments, in accordance with VA guidelines. The Patient Services Specialist also prepares and compiles records in the clinic. This position supports the clinical staff by answering phones, welcoming patients, and addressing questions. As a team member, the Patient Services Specialist collaborates with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
• Verifies any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit are completed prior to check out.
• Actively assists with the administrative support related to patientcare.
• Inputs all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS.
• Check patients in and/or out of the clinic.
• Schedule clinic appointments.
• Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through data input accuracy and within the specified VA guidelines.
• Answers phones and timely relays messages.