Medical Receptionist (Limited Duration)
Confidential
Posted: February 14, 2026
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Quick Summary
Medical Receptionist is responsible for providing administrative support to the medical team, including answering patient inquiries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate records.
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Job Description
Northwest Human Services is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and has been a leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers.
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
Location: West Salem Clinic|1233 Edgewater St. NW, Salem OR 97304
Job Status: Full-time, Monday - Fridays, with rotating Saturdays
Limited Duration: Six months
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As our friendly, courteous, and professional Medical Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for patients, clients, and all others that visit our clinic. You will check patients in for appointments, collect copays, and fees, and accurately record insurance information and verify patient demographic information in the Electronic Health Record software. You will effectively communicate with medical assistants, providers, and patients regarding delays or wait times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obtain and prepare patient records, encounter forms, and other paperwork according to established procedures.
Perform a variety of office duties, including, but not limited to printing daily schedules, photocopying, typing, faxing, routing received faxes to appropriate persons, maintaining office equipment as needed, and preparing the mail to go out.
Assist in rearranging providers schedule when called away from the clinic, is ill, or has a change of schedule.
Provide phone coverage as needed following protocols from call center. Schedule appointments.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred.
Interact effectively and courteously with patients and staff.
Work in a fast-paced environment.
TO APPLY:
To join our team please visit our website Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)
For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: [email protected] | 503.588.5828
All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.
Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.