UnityPoint Health · 2 days ago
Experience Specialist/Receptionist - Blank Endocrinology Clinic
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUnityPoint Health is a recognized healthcare provider committed to creating a supportive work environment. The Experience Specialist/Receptionist greets patients, schedules appointments, manages phone calls, and ensures accurate demographic and insurance information is collected.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Greets patients and visitors and obtains accurate information and signatures for office records
Obtain signatures on all forms pertinent to the patient’s current visit from the patient or family member who has authority to sign on behalf of the patient
Photo-copy & scan insurance cards and driver’s licenses
Adhere to all confidentiality policies and procedures
Answers telephone calls promptly and accurately. Takes telephone messages and directs calls in an appropriate and professional manner
Retrieves, files photocopies or scans medical correspondence, reports and miscellaneous items, as requested
Collects payments, issues receipts and reconciles daily accounts receivable activity to prepare for daily deposits
Demonstrates initiatives to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations
Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM. Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests
Open and / or closes the clinic following specific guidelines of the individual clinic
Refer patients who need financial assistance with their clinic/hospital bills to a Financial Advocate
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Previous experience in a medical setting desirable
Working knowledge of medical terminology and third party payer is helpful
Typing skills 40-wpm or keyboard equivalent
Accurate data entry and spelling accuracy required
Previous customer service experience desirable
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
Multicultural sensitivity
Microsoft Office – basic computer skills
Customer/patient focused
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
Must be able to multitask and stay on track with completing job functions in a very busy work environment with multiple distractions
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in insurance plans, hospital and departmental procedures, job functions and new technology
Preferred
Patient Access Certificate
Medical Terminology
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
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