Clinic Receptionist I/II, 1285 Urology RHC

Clinic Receptionist I/II, 1285 Urology RHC

EHH Clinics 1285 (Hilo) - Hilo, HI 96720

Posted: 05/14/2026

Employment: 100% FTE, Full-Time with Benefits

Pay: $46,464.00 - $48,528.00 per Year

Department: 1285 Urology RHC (352-7377)

Experience: Intermediate

Job Description

Join East Hawai'i Health Clinics and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaii.

Join the team and make a meaningful impact on patient care at its affiliated clinics. As a Clinic Receptionist, you will serve as the first point of contact for patients, helping to create a welcoming, organized, and efficient clinic experience. Your role is essential in supporting both patients and clinical staff to ensure high-quality outpatient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet and register patients, verify insurance, and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately

Schedule appointments, provide reminders, and communicate pre-visit instructions to patients

Prepare patient charts, verify authorizations, and coordinate referrals and transfers as directed

Answer and manage incoming calls, relay messages, and assist with patient inquiries and concerns

Collect and process payments, issue receipts, and support patients with financial options when needed

Maintain patient records, manage clinic correspondence, and assist with general clerical and office tasks

Required Qualifications: To qualify, you must meet all the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

General Experience: Two (2) years of responsible clerical or administrative experience demonstrating knowledge of office procedures, customer service, and basic computer skills

Specialized Experience (II level): Six (6) months of work experience performing clerical duties including patient registration, scheduling, data entry and medical records handling in a healthcare or clinic setting

Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and commitment to excellent customer service

Typing: Preferred ability to type at a net speed of 40 words per minute with accuracy

Substitution of Education for General Experience: An Associate's or Bachelor's from an accredited college or university may substitute for all the General Experience required.

Company Description

As the Big Island's leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Kau Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Kau Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*

21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*

21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system

Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC's East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

This 2025 video features highlight from the last year across our organization in the East Hawaii Region that includes Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka`a Hospital, Ka`u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, and our network of primary and specialty care clinics under the East Hawaii Health Clinics umbrella. You will learn about our developments in construction, improvements in quality of care, new services and providers, as well as, what's ahead. We conclude this yearbook with a tribute to our healthcare champion Dr. Judith "Fitz" FitzGerald.