Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers.  We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 21 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Kit Carson, Elbert counties.  We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture.  Our organization has over 600 employees and serves over 10% of the residents in the Pikes Peak region.  Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Job-Specific Details

Language: Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
Type: Per diem (Hours not guaranteed.)

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Receptionist is the first line of customer service at the centers and provides direct support and guidance to the patrons of PV. Responsibilities include, scheduling appointments, performing the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, answering questions, cash handling, direction of telephone calls and other patient service duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Clinical Team Manager or Clinical Nurse Manager
Supervision Exercised: none

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent

Work Experience: Two years front office healthcare experience preferred

Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): Good language, math, reasoning and critical thinking abilities

Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge required as well as keyboarding skills

Other Skills: Ability to work with a diverse group of people, provide great customer service, remains calm under pressure, & handles multiple issues that are time sensitive. Bilingual (Spanish).

Physical Demands

Frequent standing and walking, occasional long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements, and frequent fine motor skills. Looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time, hearing within normal range. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. 

*Successful candidates will need to complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check.  Peak Vista is an equal opportunity employer.