Receptionist / Front Desk

Front Desk Receptionist

Location:  Downtown Asheville
Schedule:  3 days per week, 8:30 - 6pm
Ideal for: Mature / retiree aged applicants looking for meaningful, people-centered work

About Us
We are a small, not for profit alternative medical clinic. Our mission is to provide exceptional and effective medical care, and teach others how to achieve our same results to raise the bar of medicine in our field.  Our teaching-clinic environment is warm, professional, and patient-focused—we have practitioners from around the world who travel to Asheville to study with us for short term observation and long term residency programs.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a personable, dependable, down to earth and mature front desk receptionist who enjoys interacting with patients, keeping things organized, and supporting a calm, efficient clinic flow. This role is perfect for a mature, or retiree-aged individual who is able to commit to long term, part time employment.

 What You’ll Do

• Welcome patients and create a personable, professional first impression
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and answer questions about our clinic
• Check in and check out patients, handle payments and basic administrative tasks
• Keep the waiting area tidy and inviting
• Fill herbal formulas and inform patients about herbal preparation methods
• Be on your feet—mobility is part of the job

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and punctual — consistency matters in patient care
• Friendly, steady presence — someone who enjoys people and communicates clearly
• Comfort with basic technology —scheduling software, email, basic data entry
• Physically able to stand/walk throughout a shift
• Interested in alternative medicine but is grounded, steady and healthy in body & mind
• Professionalism and good judgment when working with sensitive medical information

Bonus Qualities

• Previous experience with Chinese medicine, acupuncture or herbal medicine
• A calm demeanor and a sense of humor
• A desire to be part of a team and deeply support the clinic's not for profit mission, and the patients we serve

To Apply
Please send a resume and brief introduction why you are a good fit for the position. Email to [email protected]