Front Desk Scheduler

Pinnacle Clinical Research • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of medical discovery through world-class clinical research. At Pinnacle Clinical Research, we are committed to driving innovation and advancing medical knowledge. Through our rigorous research studies, we strive to unlock breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care and improve lives. We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Together, we will raise awareness about the importance of clinical research and its role in shaping the future of healthcare. Be a part of the discovery! Summary: Responsible for completing a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the department and the directors to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and personal auto insurance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to show initiative
• Ability to maintain a cheerful outlook
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be a team player
• Problem solving skills
• People skills including possessing a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasionally squatting, kneeling, or bending.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including medical equipment with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Medical office administration and clinical research experience is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

• Answers, screens, and transfers inbound phone calls
• Receives and directs visitors and clients
• Responsible for general clerical duties which includes photocopying, faxing, and mailing
• Maintains the electronic and hard copy filing system
• Retrieves documents from filing system
• Oversees requests for information and data
• Resolves administrative problems and inquiries
• Prepares work/school excuse documents
• Prepares and modifies documents which include correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails/Team’s messages
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments, and conference room availability
• Maintains office supply inventory
• Coordinates maintenance of office equipment
• Call the patient to confirm next day’s appointments or procedures as needed.
• Schedules procedure visits and Fibroscan appointments
• Utilizes CRIO for scheduling visits and texting patients
• Reviews visit schedules to ensure room and resource availability
• Follows HIPAA guidelines as outlined by company policies and government agencies
• Orders office supplies for the office
• Assisting the Clinical staff with administrative tasks
• Intake of referrals and communicating with physician offices
• Ensures lobby is organized
• Greets and welcomes all visitors
• Flexibility to cross-train and learn new skills as appropriate
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k
• Medical, dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, FSA, and life insurance
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 14 paid company holidays
• Scrub voucher (specific positions apply)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED