Entry Level Medical Office Receptionist
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita's Outpatient Hemodialysis Clinic in Trumbull, CT is seeking a Part-Time Entry-Level Medical Office Assistant to join our compassionate healthcare team. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in healthcare administration while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Job description
As the welcoming first point of contact for our clinic, you'll play an important role in creating a positive experience for patients and their families. In this supportive, hands-on role, you'll learn essential medical office skills while helping keep daily clinic operations running smoothly.
What You'll Do
- Greet and assist patients and visitors with professionalism and care
- Help maintain accurate patient records, treatment logs, and charts
- Support administrative tasks such as invoices, purchase orders, and change requests
- Assist patients with transportation coordination and scheduling physician appointments
- Work closely with clinical and administrative staff in a fast-paced medical environment
What We're Looking For
- Friendly, dependable, and service-oriented individuals
- Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
- Basic computer and clerical skills, including Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED required
Previous medical or administrative experience is helpful but not required — training is provided.
Comfort working in a medical setting, including occasional exposure to medical emergencies and bodily fluids.
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Requirements
- Friendly, dependable, and service-oriented
- Strong communication skills and positive, professional attitude
- Basic computer and clerical skills, including Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED required
- Comfort working in a medical setting, including occasional exposure to medical emergencies and bodily fluids
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Healthcare Coverage
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.