Medical Receptionist Jobs in Wichita, KS
Medical receptionists in Wichita usually start around $15 to $17 an hour, and front desk roles at the big health systems pay more. Ascension Via Christi and the Robert J. Dole VA on East Kellogg are both hiring now. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get started.
Current medical receptionist Openings in Wichita, KS
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Medical Receptionist Work in Wichita
Every clinic visit in Wichita starts at a front desk, and the job goes by several names here. Ascension Via Christi calls it Patient Access Representative and is hiring for its clinics at Founders Circle in northeast Wichita, on West 21st Street North and near St. Francis on the north edge of downtown. The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center calls it Medical Support Assistant, Select Physical Therapy calls it Patient Service Specialist, and eye care practices call it Patient Coordinator. Whatever the title, the work is checking patients in, verifying insurance, scheduling and collecting payments.
Wichita's clinic geography spreads the jobs around town. The east side along Rock Road, Webb Road and Central Avenue holds several of the therapy, eye care and urgent care offices on this list, while the VA anchors East Kellogg. Some outpatient roles split the week between Wichita and Newton, so a reliable car matters.
Top Wichita Employers Hiring Medical Receptionists
These Wichita employers have front desk roles open now or listed on their own careers pages:
- Ascension Via Christi - the Ascension Medical Group clinic network hires Patient Access Representatives to schedule visits, register patients and verify insurance at Wichita clinics.
- Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center - the VA on East Kellogg hires Medical Support Assistants who greet veterans, schedule appointments and update records.
- Select Physical Therapy - the outpatient therapy chain hires Patient Service Specialists for its East Central Avenue clinic, with some days at its Newton clinic.
- AFC Urgent Care Wichita - the walk-in clinic on North Rock Road hires full and part-time medical receptionists who also handle workers' comp and drug screen check-ins.
- Grene Vision Group - the eye care group hires Patient Coordinators for its Webb Road office to manage phones, patient flow and payments.
Medical Receptionist Salaries in Wichita
- Entry level: about $15 to $17 an hour at private practices and therapy clinics.
- Experienced: roughly $17 to $19.50 an hour, typical of health system patient access roles and medical office staff with insurance experience.
- Senior / lead: $20 to $23.50 an hour for experienced patient access staff at the top of a health system range or federal Medical Support Assistants.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the Wichita metro and pay posted by local employers. Select Physical Therapy posts $16 to $18 an hour, Ascension posts $17.39 to $23.53 for Patient Access Representatives, and the VA's Medical Support Assistant announcement runs $40,736 to $66,203 a year. Insurance verification, scheduling software experience and bilingual skills move pay up.
How to Become a Medical Receptionist in Wichita
Kansas has no license for medical receptionists. Most Wichita employers want a high school diploma or GED, and Ascension accepts a year of related experience in place of the diploma. Medical office experience is the biggest advantage. Butler Community College offers a Business Medical Specialist certificate, about two semesters, in person or fully online, that covers appointments, insurance claims and medical billing for patient services work. National certification such as the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) from the National Healthcareer Association is optional but helps a resume stand out.
What the Job Involves
Medical receptionists are the first person a patient sees. Daily tasks include greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling and rescheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, entering demographic and insurance information, verifying coverage, collecting copays, balancing the cash drawer at close, and routing messages and referrals to clinical staff. Privacy rules under HIPAA shape everything at the desk.
Skills Employers Look For
- Friendly, professional phone and in-person manner
- Scheduling and electronic health record software
- Insurance verification and basic medical terminology
- Cash handling and daily reconciliation
- Accuracy with patient data entry
- HIPAA privacy awareness
- Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus
Career Path and Advancement
Many Wichita receptionists start at a private practice or therapy clinic, then move into patient access at Ascension or a federal Medical Support Assistant job at the VA for higher pay and benefits. From there the path runs to front office lead, patient access supervisor or practice manager, and some move into medical billing and coding or clinical roles such as medical assistant.
Related Careers in Wichita
If front desk work interests you, these related Wichita healthcare roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a medical receptionist in Kansas?
No. Kansas has no license or registration for medical receptionists. Employers usually ask for a high school diploma or GED, and some accept a year of related experience instead.
How much do medical receptionists make in Wichita?
Most Wichita medical receptionists earn about $15 to $19.50 an hour. Experienced patient access staff at health systems and Medical Support Assistants at the VA can earn more, with posted ranges topping $23 an hour.
What is a Patient Access Representative?
It is the title Ascension Via Christi and many hospital systems use for front desk and registration staff. The job covers scheduling, registering patients, verifying insurance and explaining what patients will owe before a visit.
Is there medical receptionist training near Wichita?
Butler Community College's Business Medical Specialist certificate takes about two semesters and can be completed online or in person. Many Wichita employers also train new hires on their scheduling and records systems.
Can I work part time as a medical receptionist in Wichita?
Yes. Urgent care clinics such as AFC on North Rock Road hire part-time front desk staff, and evening and weekend shifts are common in walk-in care. Private practices and therapy clinics usually run weekday daytime hours.
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