Per Diem Administrative Assistant

UnitedHealth Group • Birmingham, AL

70d • $17 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with FlexCare, part of the Optum family of businesses. At FlexCare, we are on a mission to provide exceptional IV therapy to patients with neurological, rheumatologic, gastroenterological and immunological disorders. Be part of a cutting-edge clinical environment where your expertise is valued, and your career growth is supported. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for interacting with guests in a healthcare setting and managing administrative tasks for the medical team. Their duties include welcoming patients and visitors, answering the telephone, and answering any inquiries. Scheduling appointments and keeping those appointments on time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years in an administrative or office role
• CPR or BLS certification (within 45 days of hire)
• Proven solid command of MS Office (Word & Excel)

Responsibilities

• Answers and re-routes incoming calls to the appropriate FlexCare staff members
• Makes outgoing, post-infusion follow-up calls per FlexCare policy, to patients and/or caregivers
• Documents patient communications within our Electronic Medical Records
• Handles all incoming and outgoing mail to ensure timely receipt or delivery to the intended recipient
• Greets, screens, and checks-in patients and visitors for their scheduled appointment time
• Receives shipments and directs vendors when deliveries are scheduled
• Performs office safety audits as required by state and federal regulatory agencies
• Assists with over-the-phone scheduling of patient visits
• Provides administrative support to the management team in the form of data entry, personnel records, and other human resource department functions
• Organizes and schedules onsite or remote meetings for company staff, as needed
• Organizes and files clinic and client documents under the directive of the Clinic Manager
• Monitors and maintains inventory for operational supplies and patient snack bar to ensure par level
• Assists with maintaining a clean work environment for staff and patients that supports CDC recommendations
• Runs reports under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and/or Clinic Manager
• Assists patients with completing necessary forms and documentation. Keeping a clean and calm reception area

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED