# Clinical Coordinator (Front desk) at Penda Health Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/clinical-coordinator-front-desk-at-penda-health Company: Penda Health Category: Healthcare & Medical Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-31 Expires: 2026-10-15 ## Job Description Clinical Coordinator (Front Desk) position at Penda Health serving as the first point of contact and coordinating front desk operations, requiring a Diploma in Front Office Administration or related field with 1+ year experience in a customer-facing role, in a healthcare environment, on-site role. Role Summary - The Clinical Coordinator will serve as the first point of contact at the Medical Centre, playing a key role in delivering a warm, efficient, and professional patient experience. The role holder will be responsible for coordinating front desk operations, supporting smooth patient flow, and ensuring accurate registration, billing, and documentation processes. Working closely with clinical and support teams, the Clinical Coordinator will help manage patient inquiries, appointments, and wait times while upholding Penda’s service standards, values, and culture. This role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. ### Key Responsibilities - Welcome patients warmly and provide a positive, professional experience. - Handle patient inquiries, complaints, and calls efficiently, escalating when necessary. - Coordinate with clinical and support teams to ensure smooth patient visits. - Manage wait times and keep patients informed about delays. - Register patients, take consent and verify medical benefits accurately. - Handle billing and payments (Cash, Insurance, SHA, Corporate partners) following protocols. - Maintain accurate patient records, insurance submissions, and participation in Penda Front Desk Projects. - Manage appointments, petty cash, and relevant reporting. - Uphold Penda’s culture and collaborate effectively with the Clinical Coordinators and Medical Centre teams. - Maintain a pleasant, organized, and efficient front desk environment. - Perform any other assigned tasks aligned to Front Desk operations and patient experience standards. Key Qualifications & Attributes - Diploma in Front Office Administration, Customer Service Management, Business Administration, Health Records, or a related business field. - At least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing/front desk or reception role - Proven customer service and people skills, with experience working directly with clients or patients - Fluent in English and Swahili, with strong verbal and written communication skills - Basic computer literacy, good typing skills and the ability to use digital systems - Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment - Excellent organizational and time-management skills - Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team - Pleasant, professional demeanour with a positive attitude ### How to Apply Click Here to Apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.