Clinic Staff Assistant - Occupational Health (PRN)

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Assistant I directly interacts with patients on the phone and/or face-to-face under direct supervision to support medical front office business operations in an outpatient clinical setting and maintain a patient-centered attitude at all times, demonstrating compassion and empathy for patients and their families. This position offers a career ladder based on progressive responsibilities and performance. This is a PRN (as-needed) position and is not a full-time role. Work hours will vary based on departmental needs. However, during the initial training period, the selected candidate will be expected to attend full-time training Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the first several weeks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with prior customer service experience required
• Successful completion of CSA competencies in two (2) clinical front office operations within 6-12 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Degree in related field and/or related experience preferred but not required.
• Related experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and demonstrates proficiency in a minimum of two (2) of the following clinical front office operations in a minimum of two (2) clinical front office operations within 6-12 months: Registration, Scheduling, Inbound call documentation, Insurance Entry and Verification, Referrals Management, Cash Drawer, Payment Posting and Check-in/Check-out
• Learn and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system user operations, front office clinical workflows and policies and procedures.
• Deliver superior customer service, representing UT Southwestern in a positive and professional manner to patients, colleagues and the community.
• Build rapport and communication with internal and external team members to ensure best outcomes for the patient in a comprehensive clinical care model.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and UT Southwestern policy.
• Maintain neatness of customer waiting area; keeps area stocked with pamphlets and other materials as appropriate.
• Ensure adequate inventory of items necessary for day-to-day functions of clinic, such as office supplies and patient forms.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interact with or care for patients; (b) Directly interact with or care for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintain, modify, release or similarly affect patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintain, modify, release or similarly affect human-subjects research records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED