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CenterWell Primary Care

Medical Receptionist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$38K - $45K/yr

Become a part of our caring community This Variable Staffing Pool (VSP)/as-needed position provides coverage when scheduled receptionists are out of office or when it provides additional front desk ...

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What is variable staffing?

Variable staffing is a workforce management strategy where the number of employees is adjusted based on current workload or business needs. This approach allows organizations to efficiently manage labor costs and ensure they have the right number of staff during peak and off-peak times. Variable staffing can involve hiring temporary, part-time, or on-call workers to supplement full-time staff. It is commonly used in industries with fluctuating demands, such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare.

How does working in a variable staffing role impact daily schedules and workload expectations?

Variable staffing roles often require flexibility, as schedules and workloads can change based on organizational needs, project timelines, or unexpected staffing shortages. Employees in these positions should be comfortable with adjusting their shifts, sometimes with short notice, and may experience fluctuations in weekly hours. While this can present challenges for work-life balance, it also offers opportunities to gain experience across different departments and build a diverse skill set. Collaboration with various teams is common, fostering a dynamic work environment and broad professional network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a variable staffing coordinator role, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Variable Staffing Coordinator, you typically need strong organizational abilities, time management skills, and experience in workforce planning or human resources. Familiarity with scheduling software, HR information systems (HRIS), and possibly certifications like PHR or SHRM-CP are beneficial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability help you respond quickly to staffing needs and collaborate with various teams. These skills are crucial for efficiently matching workforce supply with fluctuating demand, ensuring smooth operations and cost-effectiveness.

What is the difference between Variable Staffing vs Temporary Staffing?

AspectVariable StaffingTemporary Staffing
CredentialsVaries by industry, often no specific certifications requiredTypically requires basic employment documentation, sometimes industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentFlexible, project-based, or seasonal rolesShort-term, often in-office or on-site roles
Employer UsageUsed for fluctuating workforce needs, project-based workUsed for covering absences, seasonal peaks, or short-term projects

Variable Staffing and Temporary Staffing both address short-term workforce needs, but Variable Staffing offers more flexibility for fluctuating project demands, while Temporary Staffing is often used for specific short-term roles like covering leaves or seasonal work. Understanding these differences helps employers choose the right staffing solution for their needs.

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Medical Receptionist

CenterWell Primary Care

Wichita, KS

$38K - $45K/yr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

CenterWell rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Become a part of our caring community
This Variable Staffing Pool (VSP)/as-needed position provides coverage when scheduled receptionists are out of office or when it provides additional front desk support. Center needs may vary work hours, and we do not guarantee shifts. The Medical Receptionist - VSP supports CenterWell medical offices by delivering exceptional front-desk service on a flexible, as-needed basis. You will welcome patients, answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, and assist with a variety of administrative responsibilities to help ensure smooth daily clinic operations.

The Medical Receptionist - VSP welcomes patients and offers administrative support within a physician practice or center. This may include the following responsibilities:

  • Greet Patients: Welcome patients and visitors, both in person and over the phone.
  • Schedule Appointments: Manage appointment calendars, schedule patient visits, and coordinate with medical staff to increase schedules.
  • Patient Records: Maintain patient records, ensuring accuracy. Work in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
  • Billing and Payments: Ensure patient accounts are updated correctly. May include collecting copay at time of visit.
  • Inquiries and Communication: Answer incoming calls, respond to patient inquiries, and provide general information.
  • Office Management: Ensure the reception area is tidy, sanitized, and well-stocked with necessary materials.
  • Administrative Support: Help with other administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies, managing office inventory, and sending courier packages.

The supervisor limits decisions to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and supervises works closely and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.


Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
  • 1+ year experience in healthcare customer service background in retail, hospitality, or call centers also considered
  • Convey information and maintain a positive, tone during calls
  • Experience coordinating tasks, resources, and schedules to ensure efficient workflow
  • Experience using MS Office tools for reporting, data analysis, and workflow optimization
  • Experience improving patient care and experience
  • This is a patient-facing role and part of our Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. We require TB screening upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with EMR systems

Additional Information:

This role is considered patient-facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Interview Format: HireVue:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.


$38,000 - $45,800 per year


Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
About Us
About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient's well-being.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer atCenterWell.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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